Hi I'm a newbie on this site well when I say newbie I mean I hardly ever comment but am reading posts almost every other day! But now I need some advise, at lunch time today I ate some coleslaw and beans and got stuck after one spoon ful, was in college all day so thought it would just shift itself but hasn't it has got progressively got worse. I'm bringing up slime all the time and am so sore! ! Has anyone any suggestions PLEASE. I really don't know if the food is stuck or if I'm just very swollen from the stuck episode. Btw I have a 10cc band in since Feb and am losing slowly but steadily. Thanks for any advise

when that happens to me, I sip hot tea and the hot liquid seems to hurry it along. You can use what ever your favorite hot beverage is. This happens sometimes stuff will just hit your pouch funny and cause that. If it doesn't clear up today I would call my doc and get suggestions. Good Luck, keep us posted...Melissa

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Maybe you didn't chew enough. Walking helps me when I get stuck. For dinner maybe something like Soup or a shake. If you don't feel better soon call your doctors office

Thanks I will try and have a cuppa tea so fingers crossed. Im not too optimistic as I can't even keep water down:-( this has to be the worst part of being banded.

Thanks so much for advice

I've never been stuck, but I've heard that papaya enzymes are good for clearing things out. Might be worth a shot. Good luck!

sip something warm.

Many times when we tighten up and are unable to eat and get stuck we also tend to stop drinking. When we dehydrate it tightens us even further until we cannot even swallow our own spit. In cases like this I would always take some liquid motrin and then drink TONS of fluid. Other than that, take small bites, chew chew chew, and eat slow. Good luck!

You may have swallowed a bean and eventually your stomach acids will break it down and it will all pass. I've never been stuck longer than an hour so if it goes beyond 4 hours you should consult your doctor or ER. Usually acids will break down all foods to a fluid state and that's why 4 hours of being stuck should be your max limit. JMO

I got stuck once it's not very nice... I got advice on this forum to drink a fizzy drink coke or similar do it near the bathroom it works very fast and I was cleared in seconds...

my surgeon always tells me to drink pineapple juice (it will release . . . . one way, or the other)

Good Luck~!

Like Tracie71 said, I had read here on the site before and it was a lifesaver, when stuck pretty bad, I take a few sips of a carbonated beverage and within a few seconds it all comes back up and usually relieves my discomfort. I then stick with liquids for the rest of the day. Things will be swollen for a bit. My longest stuck episode was about 6 hours, was ready to go to the ER, but knew my surgeon was out of town and it was a newer practice, didn't know if anyone would be able to help me. He has since assured me his surgical partner would be able to help. If you can't get it to pass, please call your doctor. Feel better soon.

Thanks all for your advice went back yesterday morning and the took out 1.5 fell so much better thank god