This morning I had my first "food stuck" episode. I felt instant very impressive :tt1: chest/back pain and I was at the point of throwing up when it suddenly passed. My own fault for not chewing good enough. WELL, we wont be doing that again anytime soon....Ouch...........ps...The wierd thing is, I could feel it as soon as it passed, so at least I know what to expect now.....

Thanks Denise!!

I don't think we need more veterans. You explained it pretty clearly. Great job!

I still need to experience it for myself but now I am more prepared.

Thanks Denise!!

I don't think we need more veterans. You explained it pretty clearly. Great job!

I still need to experience it for myself but now I am more prepared.

I can't wait to start reading your experiences, and have you passing along words of wisdom!!

My first slime happened at the county fair. Yeah, that was fun! NOT! (I am not admitting what I ate!)

Denise

Congrats!!

I can't wait to get banded so I can get stuck, slime and PB. I've read so much about them I need to experience them so I know what it was all about.

ROFL...lately you've been providing me with quite a few laughs.

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WELL, we wont be doing that again anytime soon....Ouch...........ps...The wierd thing is, I could feel it as soon as it passed, so at least I know what to expect now.....

Wanna bet?

Seriously...I think sometimes we have this spot in our brain that blocks out these memories of pain for awhile (probably the only reason women have more than one child) because we repeat these things until we 'learn'.

I've only had restriction for a week and a half, but think I've finally learned to take small bites, chew well and put my fork down between bites and take my time.

I've also recently learned that I can't pick up a food and just take a bite off it (like a chili dog or chicken wing) because it's too hard to monitor the size of that bite...resulting in a stuck episode. It's less painful if I just eat the chili dog with a knife and fork and pull the meat off the wings and eat them with a fork.

I had my second fill on June 14 th. I am on Clear liquids and find that if I take more than a baby sip, it hurts like hell.

I am three days in and decided to have some watermelon. The pain in my chest is horrible and the slime is really gross. I am having trouble drinking a whole glass of Water during the day.

Any advice, I think maybe my band is too tight.

I had my second fill on June 14 th. I am on clear liquids and find that if I take more than a baby sip, it hurts like hell.

I am three days in and decided to have some watermelon. The pain in my chest is horrible and the slime is really gross. I am having trouble drinking a whole glass of Water during the day.

Any advice, I think maybe my band is too tight.

It sounds to me like you are definitely too tight. Drinking water should not be a chore. It's been 4 days, any trauma from a fill should have cleared by now.

Call your doc and get his opinion.

Thank you, I am going back on Monday for a tiny unfill! This is really uncomfortable. And my stomach feels really swollen and gasy

omg... tonight was my first episode. I thought I was gonna die! lol Thankfully, it only lasted for about 15 minutes or so. I have never prayed to throw up before. I was so grateful that it wasn't like 'normal' vomiting. The lack of stomach acid seemed to make it less violent and much more tolerable. Y'all described it perfectly - this thread should be required reading for all new bandsters!