I think I have food stuck. I ate some beef jerky bits earlier this afternoon. I was traveling and it was all I could find that was somewhat healthy. Well, apparently, I did not chew well enough. I tried to drink water and that just came back up. At 9:30pm I tried to eat some Lean Cuisine macaroni and cheese and barely got 3 spoonfuls in. It feels awful, like a big rock between my breast bone. I know I've read about pineapple juice, but the stores are closed. Will it eventually stop? After a good night's sleep? I'm so miserable. Hungry, uncomfortable and miserable. Help?

thughes113, i have been banded for over a year now and still get that stuck feeling, the only way i feel any relief is by vomiting it out.

i know it's not what you wanted to hear but it sure makes you feel a lot better. at least it does me!

good luck and hope you feel alot better.

Any juice will do the job. I usually have apple juice. Take a sip and kind of gulp it down, do that a few times until the food goes down. It can hurt but once it's gone, it's such a relief. If that doesn't work then the only way is up. I haven't had to do that so good luck.

Usually when you have a stuck episode or PB episode, your esophagus will swell or be irritted.......it's best to stick to liquids for a day or so and let the swelling go down and the irritation heal. I find that a good thick protein drink is soothing when you're irritated inside.