I just got my band and I haven't gotten stuck yet (and don't plan on it) but I am wondering what you do if you do get stuck? I was thinking about it this morning and wondered if some apple cider (or any flavor) vinegar would help since it is so acidic and breaks down organic matter. Has anyone tried it or is there something better?

Try it and let us know. I think to break something down it would take a while. In the meantime you would have this vile tasting stuff sitting around that won't go down. I imagine that you would probably have to spit it back out the same as with all the slime that is produced but obviously I could be wrong.

If you do try it let us know if it works or not.

I hope I won't have to! Ick!

Papaya enzyme tabs (mine are papaya pineapple chewables from Trader Joe's approx $2.99/bottle). I've only had to use them a few times (used them when I had tightness with meat), and they worked like a charm for me.

Hoping you never have to try it, but if the vinegar works, let us know.

I'm imagining using baking powder followed by vinegar like I use to clean my kitchen sink drain. :w00t: :lol:

Edited December 4, 200916 yr by kiz

Most likely what will happen if you're really stuck is that you take a swallow of something, throw up whatever you swallowed and what is sticking remains there.

so you'll probably throw up vinegar which wouldnt be very pleasant. Worth a try though.

I've only drunk once to try to bring on a pb and I'll never do it again. I thought I was going to choke, I literally couldnt breath.

I suggest that you ask your doctor! You paid too much for this surgery to be taking a risk.

A little pineapple juice would probably work better. I have never tried it. I drink a small amt of water and usually whatever is stuck comes back up with the water (bent over the sink or toilet of course).

We're all different, but if I drank vinegar, I'd end up with a serious case of heartburn. Been there...done that.

I'd try the papaya enzyme tablets. I read where someone got them at Wal-Mart.

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