the only thing I found that gives me relief when I am stuck is a yoga pose (can't remember the name of it - downward dog maybe?). You stand, bend at the waist and put your hands on the floor (so your upper body is upside down). If you can't go all the way to the floor, use a stool or a chair. Stay in that position as long as you can or until you feel "unstuck". If you need to stand up and then do it again that helps too. It has worked for me EVERY time. I learned it on here, but figured I would re-post with a title that would be easy to find. Also, just eat SLOW and CHEW and you can avoid that stuck feeling.

I had surgery Nov 17, 2008. I am down 60 pounds (267 to 207, 5'8"). I still eat too fast sometimes though, especially when I'm hungry. I know it's going to happen, but sometimes I just can't help myself and have to get that food in me.........ugh

i have not yet gotten to the "stuck" point since im only 13 days out of surg, but i will definitly keep that in mind! thanks for the tip!!!!

Thank you but that would hurt me worse than being stuck!

Plus I already feel like I can't breathe when stuck. I'd pass out! LOL

HOWEVER Having my husband wham me between the shoulder blades does the trick! :smile2:

I'm going to give that a try! Only when I'm at home of course - I can only imagine the embarrassing looks I would get from thrusting myself into a downward-dog yoga pose in the middle of a busy food court!

I'm going to give that a try! Only when I'm at home of course - I can only imagine the embarrassing looks I would get from thrusting myself into a downward-dog yoga pose in the middle of a busy food court!

Too funny!!!!!

i have not yet gotten to the "stuck" point since im only 13 days out of surg, but i will definitly keep that in mind! thanks for the tip!!!!

The OP is exactly right about eating too fast and not chewing, and I still forget once in a while and I'm 3 months past surgery. While I will try their thought,it might be ackward in a restaurant. My wife can tell when I'm stuck because I suddenly sit up very straight like a bird dog that just caught a scent. This seems to stretch things a bit. Also getting up and walking around helps.

Though I'm by no means a yoga expert, the pose is called Downward facing dog and it's really helpful and almost restful.

I haven't gotten stuck yet (I hope never to) but will keep that in mind.

I love the visual of getting a whack in the back :wink:

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Thanks for posting this, I know for myself I will try anything to get unstuck!

I am 2 years out and was not aware of this tip! THANK YOU!!!!!! I hope to never get stuck again but if/when I do I will do this ....well in the event that I am home!!

I got stuck today for the first time and MAN was it PAINFUL! I was in "rush mode" at work and forgot that I have to slow down to eat...

I don't think that this pose would be appropriate in the hallways at work, but I'll sure keep it in mind if it ever happens at home... I really hope it doesn't though - it SUCKED!

Thanks for the tip:thumbup:

Yes, I learned this past week that this works. I got stuck during a work/client dinner. I was socializing and not paying enough attention. Generally, I can contort or straighten up and it slides through but not this time. I walked into the bathroom and did the "downward dog" bracing myself on the toilet. it was not graceful but worked automatically and instant relief. Such a strange feeling and a relief once it passes!

I too can attest to this working. I was doing really well on Friday, sitting at my desk, eating my lunch. I was taking my time and focusing on chewing thoroughly and slowly. But all of a sudden I realized that much more time had passed than I had thought. I gulped that last bite and Darn it!!!

That last piece was super stuck. I leaned over and put my hands on the lowest edge of a bookshelf. Within a couple of minutes, up came lunch. That wasn't the perfect result but it alleviated having to sit there in agony waiting for it to digest enough to pass through. I went and brushed my teeth and carried on with my day.

Thanks for the tip!

the only thing I found that gives me relief when I am stuck is a yoga pose (can't remember the name of it - downward dog maybe?). You stand, bend at the waist and put your hands on the floor (so your upper body is upside down). If you can't go all the way to the floor, use a stool or a chair. Stay in that position as long as you can or until you feel "unstuck". If you need to stand up and then do it again that helps too. It has worked for me EVERY time. I learned it on here, but figured I would re-post with a title that would be easy to find. Also, just eat SLOW and CHEW and you can avoid that stuck feeling.

Is that possible with out laying down? What are feet LoL j/k Good idea though.

The OP is exactly right about eating too fast and not chewing, and I still forget once in a while and I'm 3 months past surgery. While I will try their thought,it might be ackward in a restaurant. My wife can tell when I'm stuck because I suddenly sit up very straight like a bird dog that just caught a scent. This seems to stretch things a bit. Also getting up and walking around helps.

This has happened to me and I went to the bathroom, stood in the stall and bent over as well as I could. At least no one could see me trying to get un-stuck!