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!!!

going to buy the individual sizes and sticking it in my purse :cry

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)[/quote

*narrows eyes*

Fine, I see how it is. Undermine the new guy. Way to make me feel like an idiot.

*cough* meanie *cough*. Man, that's a nasty cough. I should get that looked at. lol.

haha. <3 Wasabubblebutt

Listen to her about this!!!!!

Oh, and I think the pineapple juice works well because it is EXTREMELY acidic.

*narrows eyes*

Fine, I see how it is. Undermine the new guy. Way to make me feel like an idiot.

*cough* meanie *cough*. Man, that's a nasty cough. I should get that looked at. lol.

haha. <3 Wasabubblebutt

Listen to her about this!!!!!

BTW Darlen, I'd like to remind you of one other thing. YOU need a fill, we discussed this the other day. When you have proper restriction and chug LOTS of Water when you are stuck, be sure to give me a call and let me know how that works for you. I'd love to hear! HA!!!

Seriously, don't do the water thing when you have good restriction. It will be like taking a hammer to that stuck piece of food and cramming it snugly in your stoma for alllllll the rest of eternity.

Oh, and I think the pineapple juice works well because it is EXTREMELY acidic.

And it tastes sooooo good too! Mmmmmmmm

BTW... plastics is scheduled for 12/3/07 so far. Still going to watch? Is that date doable for you?

Unless otherwise noted, yes. Obviously, if I have a test or something like that, I won't be able to, but really doubt that I will.

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

Pineapple juice works because it contains Bromelain which is a mixture of sulfur containing protein digesting enzyme called proeolytic enzymes or proteases and several other substances in smaller quantities. The 2 main enzymes are stem and fruit bromelain. Papaya can also work because it contains Papain which is also a proteolytic enzyme. You can get either one or a combination chewable tablets at some Health Food Stores.

Papaya enzyme tablets could be kept in one's purse or glovebox. I'm thinking I'll get some little cans of pineapple juice and keep one with me wherever I roam. Might make all the difference.

First fill: 10/17.

Start mushies: 9/26!

Hm.. I'll have to get some pineapple juice, and stock in it after this thread, haha!

My instinct is ALWAYS gulp Water.. and ALWAYS makes it a million times worse, hurts so bad and feels like it just lodges whatever.

So I make a conscious effort not to drink, and still 'try' every once in a while, I'm slow to learn I guess!

I will be buying some pineapple juice tomorrow. Papaya tablets work for me sometimes. I would have never thought about pineapple juice though b/c drinking usually makes it worse.

Thanks for the tip. I have been banded for almost 1 year and I have never heard this. Got it on my list of things to get!

Thanks for the tip. I will definately keep it in stock.

Interesting....I hope I don't need it...but I'm sure going to have it on hand!

Make sure your Pineapple juice is room temp NOT cold. It also works well during the allergy season, I found out about it when I was feeling extremely tight from mucus drainage. Doc told me to sip it and it would act like drano to unplug the hole. It worked wonders, I haven't tried it for being stuck but I will now.

This info is great, I am being banded next week, so will put it on my shopping list now!! Thanks