Well folks......I had my first "stuck" episode on Monday night. Home by myself and absolutely my own fault. chicken and steamed cauliflower. I was eating too fast, bites were too big and I definitely was not chewing enough. I waited a minute for the uncomfortableness to pass but it didn't. So I stood up, hoping that would help it go down but nope. A PB and up it came, slime and all. I feel like a real bandster now! lol

Here is the positive in this experience. I wasn't scared because all of you have been so good in describing what happens and most of all on how to prevent it from happening again. Also, it made me know that I NEVER want to do that again so I will be more aware of the speed I am eating, this size of my bites and chewing, chewing, chewing. Definitely gross!

The band will change your life...breaking the bad habits of the old.

We all experience being on a "learning curve" as we adjust to our new way of life with our bands.

Another life lesson learned...

I had my fiirst PB the other day too. I took a pill whole that was a little to big and then made the mistake in trying to wash it down with more water. My Dr told me to never do that, I didn't listen.

But like you, it was a learning experience. Not as bad as I imagined and if it happens while eating out, excuse myself quickly.lol

Glad it wasn't too horrific! Funny, how we learn.

I had that happen. I ate then promptly left in the car to pick up my friend 2 miles away. Ate too fast and we were heading to the gym. All of a sudden it hit me like a ton of bricks and I didn't think I would get to her house fast enough. Embarrassing to get there and go flying in the door up the stairs to her bathroom. It's now a joke between us that I go to her house to throw up. Ah, the life of a bandster.

I have had more stuck episodes then I wish to admit. Some of us learn the hard way. Hopefully, I didn't stretch my pouch. My last episode I ate when I was driving to work. I was paying attention to everything except how I was eating. Needless to say I ended up on the side of the highway....not fun.