Question:
I believe there may be food stuck in my stomach

I went to dinner last night and had a little beef for the first time (9 weeks post op). A few hours later I started having pain in my stomach, especially after I tried drinking something. I had rny with silastic ring. I tried to make my self vomit but was unsuccessful. Will it pass by it self or should I try some ipecac syrup (gross I know). I really don't want to go in to the doctor but if I have to I will. Any help is greatly appreciated.    — M. S. (posted on April 13, 2002)

April 13, 2002
I may be wrong, but I believe I heard meat tenderizer will do the trick in getting food broken down enough to pass. Search the library on this site, I'm sure there will be something about this subject. Good luck!
   — kristinevok

April 13, 2002
The previous poster is correct - my doctor told me to put some meat tenderizer in a small glass of water and drink it. It will eventually break down the blockage and let it pass through. Haven't had to use this yet, so can't give you any idea of what it tastes like. Good luck!
   — Katy B.

April 14, 2002
I WAS PLUGGED ONCE WITH VEGETABLES I DIDN'T CHEW WELL ENOUGH, I CALLED MY DOCTOR, HE SAID DRINK SOME CLUB SODA AND IF THE PLUG DOESN'T MOVE IN 2 HOURS CALL ME BACK,, I DRANK AS MUCH AS I COULD, IN A HALF AN HOUR I FELT THE PLUG MOVE, AND I FELT BETTER, I ALSO HAD THE SAME R.N.Y. SURGERY YOU HAD, HOPE THIS HELPS..
   — bruce M.