Stuck! Stuck! Stuck!

[PattieW 3]

UCK! Help,

I was banded in December of 2008 and have lost 40lbs so far but I still battle with food getting stuck. My GP says maybe I need to "prime the pump" but as we all know the drink prior to meals is a no no. But I tryto chew very samll bites and sometimes I don't even get three bites in and wham I'm in pain for an hour. My surgeon says I may be eating too fast but if I only get three bites in how can it be too fast? I had a problem with GERD prior to lapband sugery and have heard that may have scarred the bottom of my throat? Anyway this is not the way i want to eat the rest of my life!!

[RestlessMonkey 7]

What foods make you PB? And you can drink up to a few minutes before meals, can't you? What does your surgeon say? PB's are almost always caused by a person eating too much, too large a bite, not chewing well (or eating a food that won't be chewed well) or eating too fast. Are you SURE you aren't doing this? How large are your bites?

[Enchanted 2]

My surgeon suggests drinking before meals, but not during or after - for just the reason you mention - lubrication for the coming food.

Teeny tiny bites and chewing well are the keys to not getting stuck. Also, if I get stuck more than two meals in a row, my next meal or two are shakes - give my stomach/pouch a bit of a rest.

xoxo

[ifyourstomachoffendsyou 1]

My Dr. also has me not drinking for 30 minutes before I eat. But Protein really fills me up fast and makes me uncomfortable. Today, as soon as I felt that feeling like pain was coming, I put my food aside and ate a little more 10 minutes later. Yesterday, I actually did "prime the pump" a little and continued to take a few tiny sips to avoid the pain.

shakes are a really good idea. At least I know I'm getting enough Protein. Especially for Breakfast when I seem to have the most restriction. I like the Atkins shakes. 15g protein. Are you drinking plenty of fluids in between meals?