Question:
I am 3 months post op... have had no trouble eating at all, but

today, I had baked chicken and some raw carrots and now its stuck, for about 4 hours now... Any suggestions on how to either get it to pass or throw it up? I have tried making myself throw it up, but no luck... the finger down the throat hasn't worked,all I get is the foamies... any suggestions appreciated.    — Jeanne Aldrich (posted on May 8, 2008)


May 8, 2008
Try drinking meat tenderizer. That might soften it up enough that you can swallow it.
   — trinity1803

May 8, 2008
Does anyone ever get any information before having this surgery done. I was one of the unlucky people that didn't have any support group meetings because it was not required. I found that nothing helped and you are not supposed to be making yourself throw up after having this type of surgery you can actually hurt what they did in surgery. As far as meat tenderizer if you like swallowing all that salt go for it. I found that nothing helped and lying down for several hours was the only thing that did help. You may also be restricted or blocked.
   — nascar_angel_3_2003

May 8, 2008
You might consider trying to push up from under your pouch and see if that allows you to dislodge the food. Blessings....
   — Kathy T.

May 8, 2008
I was told to drink warm water and sit up and relax...I havent had that happen but that is what my nurse told me to doo...and if you want warm tea if you dont want to drink just water...good luck
   — british88

May 8, 2008
Try some tea, peppermint soothes the tummy. Also pick up some papaya enzymes at your pharmacy or Walmart.
   — Jen R.

May 8, 2008
:0( Well, if it is still that way tomorrow call your surg. You may have a blockage & have to go get scoped so they can pull it out. Sending a prayer your way that it will Go On Through!! :0D
   — MAG

May 9, 2008
can you drink lemonade? if so try that, I know it would work for my mother when she had her GBS 2.5 yrs ago
   — Nathansgurl2004

May 9, 2008
I have had the same experience several times. First I found out that I had a stricture and I had that repaired. Since then I have noticed that chicken gives me the most trouble when trying to go down. I have been to the point where I just pray that I will throw up or something because it is so painful and uncomfortable. I usually walk to get it to go down. Just make sure you take smaller bites and chew the crap out of it.
   — Sillyguts

May 10, 2008
Adolph's Meat Tenderizer, mix it with warm water and drink it. About a teaspoon, it should soften up the meat and get it to pass through.
   — redlilies




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