I was eating some meat last night and I did not chew it enough and ate too fast. I had my first stuck episode. I did not think it was possible since I haven't had my first fill yet. But boy did it hurt. Water did not push it down, it only hurt more. Then I finally threw it up. I learned my lesson the hard way.

I'm getting my first fill in 2 weeks. From what I have read here it may take 3 or 4 to get restriction. In the meantime it's all about will power. I've lost 20 lbs since my pre op diet and surgery but I haven't lost anymore weight in the last 2-3 weeks. I heard that is normal also. I can't wait to get restriction.

I had my first stuck episope this morning and it came back up this time. A couple of other times I have got stuck but managed for it to go down...not this time. I learned my lesson. Eat slow small bites. The only thing I could think of while I was getting sick was that I am ruining my band what if it slips and I am only 4 weeks out. I think I am fine but mad me feel bad enough to pay more attention now when I eat.

Yesterday was my 1 month post op date and I got stuck for the first time as well. I was eating a lowfat/carb high Protein Jimmy Deans D Lights ( a egg mcmuffin ) I had had these in the past...and never had an issue. But last night I guess I wasnt paying attention and ate too fast and did not chew well....after 3 bites I got stuck from the bread....Now, I have had no fills and no problems eating anything but I really got stuck on this. It was the worst pain I have felt in a long time. It lasted about an hour and a half. I ended up vomiting it all up and felt a lot better. I have learned my lesson....Chew very well, small bites and no more bread!!

Today, I am on liquids only and trying to be very gentle with my body....I remember my surgeon saying in the first consult that when I do have a stuck episode, it will teach me that I don't want it to happen again....boy was she right!!

Take Care All,

Meg

I too am almost one month out. Last night I was starving and ate way too quickly! Well, I got stuck on a mouth full of rice. (I know rice isn't recommended, but I haven't had any problems with it...until last night) I was able to drink water and bring it back up. It was the worst feeling! I am still hoping that I get a fill on tuesday. Not that I am happy that we got stuck...but it is nice to know that there are people in the same boat as myself!

Amber

I have not had this experience (yet) as I am only 12 days post-op... but was very interested in reading this post to find out about it. So.. the pain you feel.. is it like a stabbing pain in your chest... or what? How would you describe it?... just so I won't freak out if it happens to me and I know what is going on!... and... is the best advice when this happens to drink water... so it either goes on through or back up? Thanks!

I have not had this experience (yet) as I am only 12 days post-op... but was very interested in reading this post to find out about it. So.. the pain you feel.. is it like a stabbing pain in your chest... or what? How would you describe it?... just so I won't freak out if it happens to me and I know what is going on!... and... is the best advice when this happens to drink Water... so it either goes on through or back up? Thanks!

Yes, it feels like a stabbing pain in your chest. Drinking water only makes it feel worse. Everytime you swallow it hurts. I heard that a good thing to do is to lean up against a chair and put your head down.

What stuck feels like: Tales from the Band...: The scale moves - Stuck vs. Full - Losing my Pants

I didn't have a stuck episode until after my 2nd fill. Then I got stuck (3) times in the same week. For me it was a panic feeling. Happened twice at home and once at work. I had to go to the restroom and get sick each time in order to have relief.

I don't think I have rescriction yet, because most of the time I feel like I could continue eating. But I am very cautious now about chewing really good and to just stop eating before becoming full. I don't want that stuck feeling again.

I am close to 3 months post-op and still haven't even tried bread. The closest that I have come to bread is having a few Wheat Thins. I haven't even tried a tortilla - I just eat the insides of a burrito.