Slime and froth and getting stuck

[fat to fit 23]

I have read and read. I go in for my band tomorrow morning and I have read many times about certain foods sliming or frothing. Also you speak of foods getting stuck! How does it go down eventually? Have any of you got something stuck and had to go back to your Doc for help with it?

[crazycatlady 0]

Getting stuck means the food was either not chewed well enough, was too dry or Gummy to fit through the opening or eating too fast will do it too. You won't have this issue for some time though. When you do have enough restriction for this to happen you feel a tightness in your throat or upper chest & you get a slim-like liquid that comes in your mouth that is a response to the stuck food trying to dislodge itself. Most times I try to force it out (force a gag) & NEVER eat or drink on top of it because that only adds to the problem. Some people actually vomit but I haven't yet because I don't have a strong gag reflex but you should never try to vomit unless it is the only way to get it up. It usually subsides after a while but if you're in a lot of pain you can call your doctor to see what he advises but I've never had it that bad. You will learn & reading on here will help answer a lot of your questions in the beginning.

Good Luck!!

[fat to fit 23]

I guess this makes sense. I hope this does not happen to me, yuk.

[travelinsnorkel 0]

From recommendations on this site I tried doing the downward dog yoga move when I got stuck and it worked and made me feel better a lot more quickly...Good luck with everything!