RitaRIver

Good job! I'm sure you'll keep up the good work!

Congrats!
My doctor said you can drink/sip as fast as you desire but you should really slow down and take a break if you start to feel chest pain. I was told liquids don't hurt the band, just solids.

Hey all!
I get my surgery Monday March 16! I'm really nervous and excited! What can I expect after surgery? I've made sure to put gas x strips on my shopping list and sugar free popsicles, pudding, and Jello. I have the powders? utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury (sp?) Soup they've given me that's full of Protein and a heating pad for this shoulder pain I keep hearing about!
Am I missing anything?
Oh! And I also got bio oil for the scarring!

It can happen at every meal if you're too tight or you eat too fast or don't chew enough.
It took me 10 months to finally get the hang of eating slow and chewing more. I thought I had conquered the routine but I was wrong. Even after the 10 months I've continued to get better at chewing more and eating slower. But, I still get stuck a few times a week.
It's not as bad now though. I've developed this 6th sense and can feel when food is backing up into my esophagus and I stop eating. food normally passes through in 5-10 mins.
If you're stuck or have food backed up into your esophagus, Water will not pass through. Water will only expand your esophagus and that can be very painful. I too had one episode like yours. But just once. If you're having these kinds of episodes, you're eating too fast causing food to impact inside your esophagus. This can cause food up to an hour or more to pass. Be very careful you don't stretch/dilate your esophagus. jmo
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