I had dinner 2 1/2 hours ago and went to bed. It was cereal. Now my body has woken me with stuck symptoms (heavy mucous production and tight chest). I'm surprised it would take cereal that long to present as stuck. Is it perhaps just reflux, since I've been lying down? Is it maybe a combination? Is it important to stay upright for a few hours after meals to allow gravity to help the band? I ate a ham sandwich for lunch on some pretty dense bread with no problem. So why would soggy cereal be an issue?

soggy cereal could mean clumpy in there, just a thought. Don't know about laying down right after eating as I never do. Sorry not much help. Hope you PB some of up to get some relief. hugs

Yes, laying down after eating is BAD! I have to stop eating anything, including coffee, by 8pm and then not go to bed for about 2 hours. The only thing I can successfully have before bed is water, but I can't take it to bed, as it will also cause me to choke if I have it on my night standand take a drink. Best wishes, hope that you feel better. I also hope that you can pb some relief. Karen

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It happens to me too if I lay down. In my case, it doesn"t matter what I eat, if I lay down right away then its a problem.

most likely reflex and tums should help. Also make better choices b4 bed and earlier if you can. I try to have at least 3 oz of protient for dinner and sometimes that is all I can eat then. Last night I had yogurt a few hours b4 bed be gental to you tummy when u can.

So sorry you had a stuck...

I to had a major one last night...

I called my doctor this morning ..he wants to see me today at 3:30....

Wouldnt hurt to call yours hun....hope your feeling better now