As anyone been bothered with food getting stuck in the lower esophagus? Mine does and sometimes i end up getting sick because of it. Most of the time i just wait it out. But it makes eating so undesirable that i could just go without. I hate that part.

I've heard in my support group that papaya enzymes help with that

Usually it's a sign that you may not be chewing your food enough before swallowing or perhaps eating too fast or too much. It happens most often in the first month of introducing solids, but it still happens for me occasionally. Most often if I wait until I'm really hungry or waiting too long to eat, and I do a combo of the above. It gets better with each passing month!

Yes, pineapple or papaya enzymes can help due to their bromelaine content (commonly used to tenderize meat) -- but beware of the sugar content!

If you're newly sleeved it could be due to swelling. Be patient and it will get better.

As anyone been bothered with food getting stuck in the lower esophagus? Mine does and sometimes i end up getting sick because of it. Most of the time i just wait it out. But it makes eating so undesirable that i could just go without. I hate that part.

Do you weight your food , before you eat?if so how much? How far along are you? Post surgery? Chew , chew, chew,chew to consistence of applesauce before swallowing!

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As anyone been bothered with food getting stuck in the lower esophagus? Mine does and sometimes i end up getting sick because of it. Most of the time i just wait it out. But it makes eating so undesirable that i could just go without. I hate that part.

Yes I've had the same problem and it sucks. I'm on pureed foods and it happens even when eating mashed potatoes or I tried some refried Beans today to get some Protein. Burping helps get it down but realized I need to eat very slow and then the food seems to get down better. I'm only 2 weeks and 3 days post-op and heard this issue gets better with time. When did you have your surgery?

I am 2 1/2 months out. I think slowing down when i eat and paying attention while eating helps. I hope it hets better.

Just remember there is a very fine line between comfortably satisfied and miserably stuffed. For me, it's just one bite between those two extremes. Good luck!

That is sooo true

I wish they had an understand button also :/