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First time stuck...when does this pass?????

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Apples2    19

Apples2
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Was banded 6/17/08. Things have gone very well up until yesterday noon. I was nervous while eating some deli turkey and immediately knew I was going to have problems being stuck. Pretty sure that I chewed well but thinking that it's something I just do not tolerate. I am getting some Water down but nothing else.

Just so I don't drive myself silly worrying that I did damage to my band, can someone just explain to me what it feels like to be stuck and how long b/4 this might pass? I appreciate it. (BTW, I already talked with my dr.'s office).

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Melolo    0

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Hi!

I'm sorry I don't have the answer for you. But I'm amazed that you've lost 71 pounds. How did you do that? Is there any concern? I'm happy for you I hope I can be so lucky.

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Apples2    19

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Thanks for the quick response, Jack. I think that at this time I am just really irritated. The "stuck" feeling lasted about a couple of hours and then subsided. I could feel things trying to get through the stoma and that is what was most painful. I will take your advice and try a couple days of mushies.

I don't think I will be eating deli meat any time soon. I feel fortunate that I have tolerated so many things. I'll just chalk this experience up to trial and error.

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LapBandFan    22

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Glad it passed, it is an awful feeling but do follow the instructions to do soft mushy foods for several days.

The minute I get that "stuck" feeling (which lessens after you teach yourself to pay attention to chew till it is nothing before swallowing, like retraining your brain to chew! LOL) I usually sip on hot tea until it passes, the heat of the drink usually opens up the stoma a little more to help it pass (at least for me)

Good luck with your journey, you ar doing GREAT so far!

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Apples2    19

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Hi!

I'm sorry I don't have the answer for you. But I'm amazed that you've lost 71 pounds. How did you do that? Is there any concern? I'm happy for you I hope I can be so lucky.

I took off over 50lbs during my six month medically supervised diet. I started the middle of November. My BP was extremely high and knew that I did not want to wait for my band to get some of the weight off. I believe that sticking to this diet helped me in the long run with living with the band. My surgeon gave me rules for eating like a lap band person at the beginning of this process and I decided that if I were to be a success, it was best to start all on my own.

As far as concerns go, I have really had none. My weight loss the seven months b/4 being banded was not extreme; just steady. I feel like a new woman with lots of energy and I am once again an active person. I can honestly say that the band is one of the best choices I have made in life.

Good luck to you on your journey:thumbup:

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Apples2    19

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Glad it passed, it is an awful feeling but do follow the instructions to do soft mushy foods for several days.

The minute I get that "stuck" feeling (which lessens after you teach yourself to pay attention to chew till it is nothing before swallowing, like retraining your brain to chew! LOL) I usually sip on hot tea until it passes, the heat of the drink usually opens up the stoma a little more to help it pass (at least for me)

Good luck with your journey, you ar doing GREAT so far!

Hey LapBandFan...thanks for your response. I have been sooooooooooo careful since being banded to chew till almost a liquid. I was in a setting yesterday and was nervous while I was eating. I was sure I chewed well but must have not paid as much attention to my chewing as I usually do. Anyway, will baby my digestive system the next few days (or as long as it takes) to see what happens and what I can tolerate.

I have my first fill next Tuesday and do not want to have to cancel it. Thanks for the advice.:thumbup:

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Melolo    0

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Thanks for replying. And now I realized that all the weight loss wasn't from you being banded in June. Silly me. Thanks again. I wish you much success as well.

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Brandy~    2

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Hey apples :thumbup: Nice to see you were banded! I knew you and I were able to get the bands around the same time but that you were waiting for a convenient time.

Congrats on the loss so far (great to be a loser eh?)

Ok for the stuck part.... I had a freaking carrot get stuck and that was horrible omg.. Mine lasted about 7 hours. No you probably didnt damage your band. But like you said chalk it up to a lesson learned ;(

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Apples2    19

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Hi Brandy..I'm only home one day a week (this week 2) all summer so miss out on a lot of the conversation on here.

Since this is my first sticking experience, I don't know what to think. Had a yogart at noon. It hurt to eat at first and just took it really slow. I feel hungry so think that everything has passes through. Were you really sore after getting stuck?

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Brandy~    2

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Ya I was very sore. Since it was a carrot I think it scratched me... I drank those Soup at hand things for a few meals afterwards. That and I was worried that it could still stick hehe

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Apples2    19

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I have stayed away from any uncooked veggies just for that reason. We all make mistakes along the way. We find out what we can tolerate. I have had eaten most Proteins except pork and steak. I am sure I will be paranoid for a bit when planning my meals. I am feeling much better in the last 2 hours. Think things have passed and my stomach does not hurt as much. I don't feel as if I have a lump stuck in my chest.

Everything going good for you, Brandy?

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Brandy~    2

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I am absolutely wonderful! I had the surgery 4/23. I have lost 40 lbs since surgery day... That includes a 3 week plateau that thankfully is over. I think I found my sweet spot at 2.1/4.0 cc's. I lose 2-3 pounds a week currently with minimal efforts so that is nice. I know it will slow or stop and I will have to kick it into high gear I am sure. But for now I am extremely happy and couldn't live without my band now.

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