Hello. I received a fill 2 days ago (my 4th one) and this has been the "one" that has really restricted my eating. Tonight I had three bites of a turkey sandwich, and shortly afterward, I began to feel very uncomfortable. It has been hours since I ate, and I still feel the tightness in my pouch. When I try to sip water to help get things moving, I end up spitting it back up. Does anybody know how long this will last? The culprit, I am sure, was the bread, and it feels like it's still stuck. (I won't be eating it again, believe me!)

Sorry bookfan, I can't say how long it will last. The saliva in your esophagus will eventually break the bread down (if you don't PB it up first). Although the sandwich might have irritated your esophagus where it doesn't feel like it's going down. Does that make any sense?

I think we all have gone through those uh-oh moments while we figure out what types of foods our bands can tolerate. Just learn from the experience.

Thanks, plain. Finally, I have some releif! I actually feel sort of "sore" this morning after that painful episode last night. And yes, it was surely a learning experience for me.

Buy a couple of little cans of pineapple juice and have them on hand. The acid breaks down stuck food more quickly. Sweet, sweet relief.

P.S. I've learned the hard way (hard head) the need to chew, chew, chew, chew, chew and then chew some more is extremely important.