Scared to eat!!!

[PJkitty 139]

My doc put me on mushies and I made some chili with ground turkey and puréed it and I'm scared to deaths to eat it!!!! I am taking tiny bites and I feel like I'm gonna cry!!!! Will I ever get over the fear of eating and having something get stuck?!?!?

[mrsto 2,925]

Yes, that fear will pass. I felt the same way for a long time, and now I have to force myself to remember to take small bites, and chew well. I've never had a stuck episode, or PBs, but sometimes I don't pay close attention, and realize that I'm veering off track.

FYI, I also started on ground turkey with refried Beans. I didn't puree it, but I took tiny bites and chewed to a pulp. To this day, over five months later, it's still one of my favorite "band-friendly" meals. I make it at least once a week.

[PJkitty 139]

Thanks...I managed to make it thru my meal without any problems. I just have this HUGE fear of throwing up!!! Scares me to death!!!! I actually ended up dumping out the puréed bowl and go a regular bowl of chili cuz I felt more in control I guess lol. Made me feel a little better about eating

[Sojourner 2,446]

My doc put me on mushies and I made some chili with ground turkey and puréed it and I'm scared to deaths to eat it!!!! I am taking tiny bites and I feel like I'm gonna cry!!!! Will I ever get over the fear of eating and having something get stuck?!?!?

If you remember to practice self awareness and follow the Bandster rules for eating properly, you should have nothing to be overly concerned about.

Most Bandsters will have at least one stuck episode during their weight loss journeys, and rarely is there any significant long lasting negative consequence. In fact, it can be a learning experience to recognize the " early warning signs" to avoid a stuck episode.

It is best to avoid a stuck episode, but it is not the end of the world...good to read that you were able to eat your meal. It will become easier with time. The more we confront our fears, the easier it will be to overcome them.

Best wishes...

[rmalikone 108]

Been stuck twice so far and it's not the end of the world, but like sojourner said it does teach a lesson which a stone cold food junkie like myself needs!

I was so glad I could eat at any of the early levels mushy were great after liquids, and soft food made mushy forgettable and so on!