Gets stuck!

Some one that is long term post op please reassure me that this will go away and I will be able to eat somewhat normally.If I eat too fast or take too big of bites it gets stuck!!

Ah, I dont know if that will ever stop. I have the same problem...and it hurts. I think we have to learn how to eat so that it doesnt happen. You would think I would learn by now....but no, not yet!

Yes it happens to a lot of people. My sister had the surgery last April and it still happens to her if she does not chew the food good or eats to fast. The way I keep it from happening is to mash any thing I eat really good on my plate and stay away from bread and if I have rice I make sure I have a lot of liqude for it. Because it has happened a few times to me. Also I have problems with hamburger patties that are dry. On yes I had the surgery 12/3/03

8 weeks post-op today, I have found that if I eat in front of the T.V. or P.C. I am not practicing "mindful eating" which means I am not concentrating fully on how I am eating which should be slow and small bites. Then I run into things getting stuck, it hurts like h... well you know. Take your time, enjoy your meal. Diane

I had my rny 12/30 and had the same problem only I had a blockage...the opening to my stomach was closing and I had to go to the hospital to get it scoped and reopenned...if it continues call your dr...