Everyone who has been banded MUST put some pineapple juice in their home. A while back I read a post that pineapple juice helps when things get stuck.

Today I was eating some chicken :hungry: and a huge knot began to grow in my chest. It hurt so bad that I remember thinking (might have said it aloud) "I'm having a heart attack!!!":angry:sick I knew I wasn't, but I thought I might die. Then I remembered the pineapple juice. One sip...and I do mean one sip...and it went down....no throwing up--no sliming--:whoo::whoo::clap2::clap2:-

So thanks to whoever posted about the pineapple juice. I would like to advise EVERYONE who has a band to put some pineapple juice in your pantry!!!

thanks for the tip. glad you had success with that. I will buy some before my first fill.

shelli

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Papaya tablets/juice works pretty well as does meat tenderizer in warm water.

Cheers For The Tip Am On My Way To The Shop To Stock Up On Pineapple Right Now!

Oh By The Way Does Anyone Know Why Pineapple Juice Works?

I don't know why it works...but i'm glad it does!!!!

There are two of us that I have seen post about pineapple juice. The stuff works wonders.

Dole brand makes a six pack of 6oz cans. They are perfect. Unsweetened, plain old pineapple juice. Just a few sips is all it takes and that's all you WANT to take if you are stuck. If you drink too much you'll barf.

meat tenderizer is disgusting and bitter and you might find that you barf just because of the bitter flavor and it seems to take a long time to work.

I have tried papaya and it doesn't do a thing for me, but it does for others.

Pineapple juice works because it breaks down whatever is stuck (especially meat) so it will pass.

Something I discovered by accident for foaming. If you are stuck just a little and foaming non stop I found the PERFECT cure!!!! A friend of mine and I went to lunch and she has first bite syndrome, got stuck, and started foaming. The cure is simple, 1/2 teaspoon of vinegar and oil based salad dressing. Italian (not creamy) dressing... just a bit. Within minutes the foaming comes to an end. It works for her just like it does me, within minutes. Like two minutes. Foaming comes to a dead stop, being stuck stops in about 2-3 minutes.

I suspect the reason it works is the vinegar stops the foaming and the oil helps what is stuck... pass. I prefer an oriental dressing myself, it's Girards chicken Salad Dressing. You can find it in the grocery store and it's in a triangle bottle. It's yummy. That or plain old Italian.

Personal opinion I think we should ALL have a bottle of vinegar/oil based dressing for foaming and being stuck or if you are just stuck, stick with pineapple juice. I even plan on ordering Girards dressing in the single serving packets for two reasons. I can keep on with me at all times in public and also, it's the only way I can eat lettuce. Some people have challenges with lettuce going down. Oriental dressing makes it slide right through with NO problems. Again, I suspect it's the overwhelming amount of oil in the dressing. It slides right down.

Thank you so much I will try it

I read the same post weeks ago too, and put it on my shopping list then and it sits, awaiting the probably inevitable PB episode in my refrigerator as we speak. Like a first aide kit for bandsters!!! Great advice and always welcomed!!!

I read the same post weeks ago too, and put it on my shopping list then and it sits, awaiting the probably inevitable PB episode in my refrigerator as we speak. Like a first aide kit for bandsters!!! Great advice and always welcomed!!!

I wouldn't keep it in the frig if I were you, if you are stuck you are already in spasms. COLD pineapple juice might just make you barf. I keep mine in the cupboard.

Thanks for the advice as always wasa!! I appreciate it! I'll be getting more for the pantry!

It's amazing how individually we respond.

Any PB remedies (pineapple, papaya, tenderizer, etc.) just ensure that my eventual PB tastes like the remedy, and in the case of colored remedies such as the emzyme tablets, are tinted to boot.

pineapple juice, No Kidding! I can't believe I have been banded for almost 2 years and didn't know that! I going to send my DH to the store today for some.

My first reaction is always to try Water (or whatever) - but that just makes it way worse.

Thanks! I wish I had found this site 2 years ago. Any other wisdom to impart?

Michelle

I have to admit, I was a bit curious at first, but whatever works. lol. I can take a big gulp of any liquid and get it through, but that's me.

I have to admit, I was a bit curious at first, but whatever works. lol. I can take a big gulp of any liquid and get it through, but that's me.

Hey! There's an idea! You could also just beg for a dilated pouch and/or esophagus at the same time cuz that's what could happen.

(Neveragain knows how to take what I say, he won't be insulted, he's a sweetie)