Hello ,

Im new to this site. I have been reading some discussions and have learned alot about my band and new life style. One thing i have heard mention alot is BEING STUCK? What does that mean, what does it feel like? What causes it?

Being stuck is a pretty painful situation to be in. It is when your food gets stuck above your band and is having trouble flowing through. It feels like you have food lodged in your esophagus and make you feel like you may vomit and it can make it difficult to breathe. In some cases you do vomit. If and when this happens drink warm beverages. It also helps to take papaya enzyme. This could happen because you....

A. Don't chew your food thoroughly- you are supposed to chew each bite 20-30 times

B. Eating to fast- a meal should last at least 20 minutes. It helps when you count your chewing and putting your fork down between bites

C. your food is to dry or dense- some people have a problem with cold meat and dense meats like steak or beef. If you take the time to chew many of these issues can be avoided.

D. Your band is too tight and some of the saline needs to be taken out.

Hope this helps and good luck

Thank you this is very good and valuable information.

TO ME IT FEELS LIKE SOMEONE CHOKING YOU