1. can't pb them up

2.papaya enzyme not working

any other suggestions? (besides never to eat them raw again!!!)

I chewed really well too.

Who would have thought I would be in this much agony from a carrot!?!? this isn't fair!

I would like to try some hot tea- but don't want to make it worse... hopefully someone can answer soon

the carrot literally feels like it is in my throat and chest still

Based on what others have tried and posted - try something carbonated - some coke if you have it. Or pineapple juice. You are like me in that you don't have as much to lose. Also, get your head lower than your waist - bend over and touch your feet or hang your head over the bed. I haven't tried these but others have. Good luck.

Try doing the downward dog yoga move...same principal as Cleo's Mom posted, but often helps me...

carrot crisis update:

I just threw it up- the force of it coming out of my body is really freaking me out- it was like vomitting before I got the band- but without vomit- usually when I pb- it's simple and just plops out- this was like the excorsist- but orange.

did I majorly f things up with my band?? should I be on liquids now? what do I do? does this warrant paging my dr? his office is closed now

What's the papaya enzyme for? I have not been told to take this! And have never heard of anyone needing it!

carrot crisis update:

I just threw it up- the force of it coming out of my body is really freaking me out- it was like vomitting before I got the band- but without vomit- usually when I pb- it's simple and just plops out- this was like the excorsist- but orange.

did I majorly f things up with my band?? should I be on liquids now? what do I do? does this warrant paging my dr? his office is closed now

Yes most definitely on liquids for the next 24 hours AT LEAST! Ouch i'm so sorry that happened to you, I can feel it just in sympathy....I HATE that feeling.

this was like the excorsist- but orange.

To match your profile pic LOL

baby carrots got stuck before the band ( wierdest thing ever) but "real" carrots were fine but I don't eat either raw now or celery

thanks for all your help. I just posted that pic!

well, I drank 2 cups of hot green tea and it went thru- does that mean my band is allright? i tried some Soup for dinner and some cheese. Don't feel any pain. Just burping a million times- don't know why! If I felt pain- that would mean a slip, right? I'm paranoid!

i really don't recall ever being told not to eat raw carrots in any of my materials!!!

i hope everything will be ok... with my luck it happens on a weekend when the dr. office is closed!

Hi,

I have just been reading about your experience. I just want to share with you that I have had my band for 3 months and have had three fills. I experience the stuck feeling, pressure feeling nearly everyday. I put this down to still teaching myself to eat slowly and chew properly, some foods like bread still are an issue even though I pulverise it too death. How I get rid of the feeling is by skulling Water, yes it is a bit painful however I get it through. I just can't handle waiting for it too pass that is more painful than drinking water. I tried the carbonated drink and that made it worse cause of the gas, so water is the key for me.

My band is still fine and will be unless I vomit. It is when you vomit on a regular basis that your band can slip and cause damage or not work. When you stated that it came up without vomiting that is ok because your stomach is not convulsing, the convulsing part is damaging to the band.

I also lubricate my food with stock and lite sauces mainly with fish & meats to help it go down.

I hope you feel ok now and my experience has helped.

Take care

Cakes

I am not so sure about whether my stomach convulsed or not. I can't wait to call the dr. office on Monday. This has been the longest weekend ever!!!

To match your profile pic LOL

LOL, It's not funny, I know. But, when I read her post and looked at the photo I was thinking she maybe took a picture!!!!!!!

I sure hope you're feeling better. I think you should be ok. I would ask the Dr., but from what I was told, you would have to do that repeatedly to mess up your band.

JB...your picture freaks me out a bit.

I have not had any fills yet. Today I had some chicken and I am worried that I didn't chew good enough. It feels like its stuck. I tried some water and that hurt. I ended up bending over the toilet and water, slimy mucus came out. (no vomiting). I can take small sips of water but I cannot tolerate any food. I think the chicken is still in there. What can I do? Did I mess my lap band up? I'm not in pain anymore unless I try to eat.

well sounds like your chicken was too dry and maybe you didn't chew it to smitherines.

maybe all foods that start with a "C" are evil :wink2:

I have problems with cashews and carne asada going down...

I also have problem with chocolate, chips, Cookies and candy- but that's because I like them too much!