Question:
Getting stuck

Hi I am 8 months out from lap band and I have 3 cc in my band . I have lost 65 lbs. My question is what do ya'll do when you get stuck? It is so painful and it seems once I get stuck I have trouble the rest of the day eating. I am really working on chewing and slowing down, I was such a bad eater before by eating way too fast and not chewing very well. Thank you for your advice....    — march12010 (posted on November 17, 2010)

November 17, 2010
Hi, I am 11 months out RNY early on I had the same issue if I ate too fast or did't chew well. During my pre care we were told to mix meat tenderizer in warm water and take sips slowely... it works... I've only had to do it twice but both times by the 5th sip it had broken down the food. Good Luck Debbie
   — fortywhat2

November 18, 2010
Hi, I am 2 1/2 years out. I would get awful pain from getting meat stuck. Someone on this board told me to try Papaya enzymes. It turned out to be my best friend. You can buy them at Walmart for around 3-4 dollars. It is found in the regular vitamin section. Good luck.
   — sib3

November 19, 2010
I am almost 7 months out from lapband and haven't experienced getting food stuck yet and hope I never do! What do you do if this happens? Is it a emergency situation? I guess I need to know if it ever happens to me. Thanks, Stacy
   — trying2findmyself