Has anyone had a bad reaction to Papaya Enzymes?

I have had 2 issues with severe lower abdominal cramping (worse than labor pains cramping!) on my left side the last month & I don't know if it's just a coincidence but both times I had a stuck episode the night before and took 4 papaya enzymes to try and get my food to digest. The pain last for hours, it's so bad I am drained physically for the next 1-2 days. I talked to my surgeon about it and he thought it was just a gas/constipation issue, not band related.

Anyone experience anything similar or have any input?

Appreciate any & all comments!

I have not had any personally but I can see where it is possible due to the mechanism of action being an acidic item. It may just be touching a sore spot or causing you some extra gas pains.

Might be a stretch but are your "stuck" episodes near your time of month? I have seen references to being "tighter" during your period...If so the pain might not have anything to do with your band but might be a cyst on your ovary.....I only say this because I have suffered from them for years....the pain is horrendous when the egg is released and I have actually fainted when one ruptured a few years back. Wouldn't hurt to pay attention to the timing of it.

 I've never had a problem with them, except that I'm not a fan of the taste of papayas.

Update- I'm pretty sure I have narrowed my issue to the Aspartame in Crystal Light.... I haven't had any in about 2 weeks and the pains have completely went away. Would figure since I was loving the peach tea flavor so much. Ughhh! I've switched to drinking Vitamin Water Zero, I just can't handle 80 + ounces of plain ole water.

Thanks everyone for your input!