Help! For the last 45 minute I have been VERY uncomfortable. I have been trying to find info about some possible relief for my discomfort with little luck. I feel like I have a lump in my chest. Right in the center. I was eating corn on the cob and started to feel full so I stopped. A few minutes later I slimmed a little and pb'd a couple of times. Even though the sliming has stopped, I still feel that lump of pressure and can't get right of it. I keep having little tiny burps and I can't even keep Water down. Am I stuck? Does anyone have any suggestions that might help move this along? Should I call the Dr? I have tried walking, yoga poses, burping, arms up, squatting. Not sure what else to try. Please help. Thanks in advance.

-Cathy

Hi folks. I'm new here and this is my very first post. I've researched various bariatric surgeries for over a year and have finally made up my mind to have lapbanding. I go for my initial seminar next month. I'm reading the posts and I've seen the terms "PB'd" and "slimed" a few times. Forgive my ignorance but can someone explain what this stands for? I'll probably feel silly when I hear the explanation. Thank you in advance and BTW, I find all the postings very helpful. Good luck to all!

Has anybody ever had problems eating solid food and be congested in the head. I tried to eat a little bit of food tonight and got bad pain in my chest and kept coughing up and burping up phlem. I am on my second fill and haven't had too many problems up until now. Also, how do you know if the band slips?:help:

Has anybody ever had problems eating solid food and be congested in the head. I tried to eat a little bit of food tonight and got bad pain in my chest and kept coughing up and burping up phlem. I am on my second fill and haven't had too many problems up until now. Also, how do you know if the band slips?:help:

I have had congestion recently and took medicine that seems to make the band more restricted than normal. My sinus drain in the back of my throat so the excess drainage has been frustrating with the tighter band as well - similiar to the situation that you described.

Get well soon!

I get my papaya enzymes (chewables) at Walmart. They are very inexpensive and work great. I take these several times a day. After you have gotten stuck you'll never want it to happen again.

They tastae great too.

can anyone give me an idea of how long it takes to dissolve the blockage (meat) once the enzymes are taken? Should I drink liquid with them or not? Thanks!