I don't really need a response. Just needed to vent. So discouraged with getting food stuck & subsequently vomiting when trying to progress food stages. One day something works and the next it doesn't. I think my issue today following chicken was more that I had an issue yesterday and should have gone back to liquids for 24 hours but didn't. I am NOW but tough lesson to learn. Sincerely hope that it isn't this difficult to eat the rest of my life. I need a new strategy. Like maybe limiting myself to only 5 bites when it is chicken or something I know can get stuck? Ugh. Tired, Sore. Going to bed... Tomorrow is a new day....

And yes, I know, "it does get better". At least that is what I keep telling everyone else...

I just had a revision 6 weeks ago. I had a stricture and had it ballooned and was able to eat soft foods. The esophagus is closing up again And will have to have the procedure done again. This maybe what you are experiencing. I am still eating yogurt and cream soups and that is getting old real fast!!

I know you said you didn't need a response and I'm not going to try and tell you that everything is going to be fine.

Just wanted to say I hope things get better. I really do.

gosh darn it! I really wish things would settle down for you.

I too would suggest talking to your doctor to see if you have stricture going on that is causing your food to get stuck.

Thanks guys. I really think it is my fault and not a stricture. The thing is when I ate chicken in tortilla soup, it goes down fine. And when I made sure to dip the deli meat in hummus it something that made it moist, it goes down fine. So I think it's just not remembering or maybe understanding how moist the meat must be. I will keep an eye on it though and call the Dr if it keeps occurring.

I was just going to say that when the meat is drier it kills me. Chicken breast unless it is in something I can almost never eat.

Same here my friend. It's got to be moist and I haven't exactly figured out how to get all my meat moist? Pre-op grease and oil from frying made things moist, what do I use now? I had tilapia last night that even seemed dry to me! It wasn't, but it was still to dry for me! I'm afraid of BBQ sauce or ketchup, to much sugar. It's a crazy rollercoaster that's for sure!

Use a tent method to cook the meat - essentially wrap the meat in foil or parchment paper with space at the top.

Crock pot will keep the meat moist.

Deli rotisserie chicken.

I had the Lapband until 6 weeks ago, when I revised to RNY. So I know all about things getting stuck, sliming, throwing up...

My husband bought one of the Deli rotisserie chickens when I first started solid food, and I must say that I'm excited about eating this chicken! I eat a lot of chicken breast, which can sometimes be dry, but this rotisserie chicken breast meat is actually creamy in your mouth. You barely have to chew it's so moist. I take all the white meat and hubby takes the dark. Works out perfect, even when slightly re-heated. Try it!

BTW, never thought of dipping meat into hummus, what a great idea!