Hi,

While chopping up raw cabbage i ate a piece and didn't chew properly. It is stuck and won't come up or go down. i tried hot Water and gagging with finger (sorry) and i still feel it there. It moved while gagging.

What do i do now? (i already prayed!!)

cal

Anybody there to Heimlich you? That's all I can think of.

Some people have used carbonation to pop stuff. If you have any soda - you could try that.

Sorry!

I was going to suggest something with carbonation too. Good luck!

Where is it stuck? Is it hurting you, or do you just feel pressure?

For sticks, people have claimed good luck with papya enzyme, carbonated drinks, pineapple juice, meat tenderizer, etc. None of it does squat for me.

If it's just sitting there, let it be, it may well pass on its own. If it's hurting you, chances are it won't hurt for too much longer before it comes up. If it doesn't come up, and it's hurting, you may need an unfill.

I had a peice of meat stuck for almost 2 days. It was uncomfortable, but not unbearable. Then all of the sudden, I had a bout of hiccups and it went down. Hang in there, but if its painfull, I would call your doctor.

i wound up calling my surgeon's office and talked to one of the nurses. She said to drink, drink, drink and eat pureed food in hopes it will slide down.

If not they want to see me tomorrow in the office for an unfill. am believing it will go down as i don't want an unfill and the office is 3 hours away AND.....i am snowed in, with more predicted!!!

Just feels like something is lodged there which it is. i even tried sniffing pepper to sneeze it out!!! LOL

cal

I have found that when something gets stuck, If I take a really deep breath and hold it for as long as I can, it usually does the trick, sometimes it takes a few really deep breaths... might not work for cabbage but hey it is worth a try.

What's the word on the cabbage??

What's the word on the cabbage??

Thanks for asking!!! lol

i kept drinking and eating soft foods and it must have gone down becuz in the morning i was fine!!!

i love raw veggies and they seem to give me the most trouble....especially carrots. Must remember to take smaller bites and chew more.

cal

Good to hear. Thanks for the update

Thanks for letting us know that everything turned out for the better. Yes, I love raw veggies too. It's good to know that you can still eat 'em as long as you are careful.

Thanks for asking!!! lol

i kept drinking and eating soft foods and it must have gone down becuz in the morning i was fine!!!

i love raw veggies and they seem to give me the most trouble....especially carrots. Must remember to take smaller bites and chew more.

cal