I do not know what I experienced tonight with turkey. Turkey breast slices, small bites, long chews, nothing to drink it down. I was fairly hungry having only had one half of a shake today. After I took a few more bites, I swallowed and suddenly had a burst of hiccups. Have you see it when the dog/cat hacks up something, that heave-heave-heave thing they do? It was like that. After a few minutes I was so freaked out I ran outside and forced myself to throw up. It stopped. It felt like my stomach was sufficating.

What do you suppose happened?

This is the first time I tried turkey.

I have expressed this concern to my PA that does my checks and fills, have told her what I've been able to eat, and how much, and she does not seem at all surprised or concerned. The stretching of the esophagus especially. Are there any signs that this is happening?

The main indication that I am aware of is a feeling of little/no restriction even though you should have some restriction. Of course, a slip can cause that feeling too.

Do you get fills under fluoro? If not, your next fill might be best done w/xray.

BTW... remember, when eating the key is not to eat until you feel like a stuff t-day turkey. When you are no longer HUNGRY, stop eating. Period.

I do always get fills under x-ray, but I don't think they're looking at the pouch or band during this process, just the port.

I know, I am trying to keep the portion thing in mind, but I am struggling with the same old "cravings". I think I'm just eating too fast still, and am so used to "finishing" something, I don't stop until I do. My full feeling does last for several hours, and prevents me from eating something later. Also struggling with not drinking at all while eating....I know - get all my Water in between meals, and I won't be thirsty while eating. I need support, that's all. See my user name!