Ooops!! Smaller Bites, and chew... chew... chew... chew... chew... etc...

I had my first experience with getting 'Stuck this afternoon!! My wife though thought that since I had been such a good boy, and doing so well, I deserved a 'treat'. So she prepared a Turkey Frank on a toasted bun... Mmmmmm I took small bites, and chewed appropriately at first, but the further I went, the bigger the bites got, and the less I chewed, then all of the sudden.... STUCK!! It felt like someone had just pushed a knife into my back right between the shoulder blades... I started feeling nauseous, and was certain that I was going to regurgitate... That was the only thing they told me at my post-op consult was at all costs I MUST avoid hurling!! Very calmly, I went and got a small cup of water and started sipping... after about 4 small sips I felt it slowly slip past the band and as quick as it came... it was gone! I was very lucky! Note to self... no matter how good it tastes, or how much you wanna wolf it down... small bites, and chew it to oblivion!!! I don't want to do that one again! Semper Fidelis!

Papaya enzyme tablets from GNC help to break up protein when it gets stuck. I don't get the foamies too often anymore, but when I do, chewing a couple of these tablets seem to speed up the recovery process. Pretty inexpensive also. Good luck Scott M

Bread does it to me nearly every time.

SF dad, Yep, that bread will get you..... The 'learning curve' is a Biotch!! get in the habit of slower, smaller bites.... Eventually it becomes second nature. Best Wishes- Dx

I know your pain Brother Semp!  I think I've tried bread in various stages of "toasted" maybe 3 times in the last year...same result.  I've given up on the idea that I'll be eating a nice crusty sandwich again.  But, I've found that a Subway salad still fits the bill for lunch a couple of times a week...IF you still remember to chew it well and slow down!  My biggest hurdle I've had to overcome (more than once) is learning to NOT drink with my meals.  I'm slowly getting back onto the bandwagon pun intended I guess! Stick to the rule book...sort of a "do as I say, not as I do" lecture!

like the other guys, bread does it to me too. i had to really learn not to shovel. i still do sometimes and i pay dearly for it. that seems to be the biggest hurdle for me, slowing down and trying not to eat too much at night........Carbonblob

this is something that scares the hell out of me because i inhale my food.  i think this is going to be the hardest thing for me to change. adam

Semper Fi Dad, Bad eating habits are tough to break.  After all, we’ve probably been wolfing down our food since we were kids.  Learning to eat slowly and chewing thoroughly are tough for all of us to get used to.  Here is what works for me.  1. Use a salad plate instead of a regular size plate.  It helps control portion size.  2.  Use a smaller than normal fork.  I use a narrow 3-tine fork and a regular teaspoon.  3.  Set your fork completely down between bites.  Don’t pick it up and reload it until you are done chewing and have swallowed.  4.  Chew your food on both sides of your mouth at the same time.  When it feels like it is disappearing and you can feel the saliva building it is time to swallow.  With a little practice it will become second nature and you won’t have to think about it anymore.

As for bread, it is a problem for me too so I generally avoid it.

May Your Lantern Burn Bright,

Paul

Yup...for those of us who got the RNY procedure, I think that problem is referred to as the "foamies" -- and it's just as bad for us guys too!

 An absolutely AWFUL feeling...and yup, I too drink water to try to dislodge the blocking item...and I even jump up & down a bit too....figuring that maybe that'll help...

 No fun for sure - so CHEW CHEW CHEW!!!

:thumbsup:

 Jim