How do I get something 'un-stuck' ??
I felt full and stopped eating but I noticed a while later that the 'full' feeling wasn't going away. It has been 5 hours and I thought I finally felt like my stomach was emptying ..... so I took a big gulp of water. Ouch! The water would not go down and just sat there .... my pouch felt over-full and I almost immediatly puked he water back up.
I think the tuna is still stuck somehow ?!?! How do I get it 'UN-stuck' ??? I haven't eaten or drank anything since about 11:30am (30 minutes before I ate the tuna) ... I am so thirsty!
Thanks,
Sarah
Referral sent- Feb. 4, 2013 Referral received- Feb. 14, 2013 Orientation- (HRRH)- Mar. 7, 2013 Sleep study- Mar. 9, 2013 Meet Surgeon (Dr. Klein)- March 21, 2013 SW/RD/RN- Mar. 26, 2013 Dr. Glazer- Apr. 3, 2013 Surgeon Appt. (book surgery and pick up Opti)- Apr. 16, 2013 Start Opti- Apr. 17, 2013 PATT- Apr. 25, 2013 Surgery!!! May 7, 2013
Highest Weight- 345 lbs Post-Opti/Surgery Weight- ???? Goal Weight- 165 lbs
Chewable Papaya enzyme will usually do the trick but it is not to be used early out of surgery until everything is healed up. This is one of the ingredients in meat tenderizer. Try to sip a tiny bit of warm water or tea. If this doesn't resolve soon call your centre for advise.
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Oh I am sorry you are having this problem. The papaya enzyme works well apparently but isn't for this soon post surgery. I was told no sooner than three months, and only as a last resort. Whatever that means, if its stuck you want it gone, now!
I hope this passes soon 
Starting weight: 334 lbs.Starting opti weight: 323 lbs, Surgery weight 303 lbs.Surgery-May 21st, 2013 with Dr Hagen at HRRH Goal weight 165 lbs reached at 13 months. Current weight 156 lbs
As other have mentioned, papaya enzymes work well for me - particularly when I eat protein and feel that way. I usual chew two and feel better within 10 minutes. Sometimes walking or lying down for a bit if I'm at home helps. I generally only feel that stuck feeling when I haven't measured my food. I'm almost 11 months post-op and have trouble with portions. If I eat out I generally under eat to avoid that horrible feeling.
Patricia
Thank you for the help!!! ♥
Referral sent- Feb. 4, 2013 Referral received- Feb. 14, 2013 Orientation- (HRRH)- Mar. 7, 2013 Sleep study- Mar. 9, 2013 Meet Surgeon (Dr. Klein)- March 21, 2013 SW/RD/RN- Mar. 26, 2013 Dr. Glazer- Apr. 3, 2013 Surgeon Appt. (book surgery and pick up Opti)- Apr. 16, 2013 Start Opti- Apr. 17, 2013 PATT- Apr. 25, 2013 Surgery!!! May 7, 2013
Highest Weight- 345 lbs Post-Opti/Surgery Weight- ???? Goal Weight- 165 lbs
When I have filled my pouch laying down helps to get things moving through. I have been fortunate I have never thrown up from over-fullness, just from the stomach flu!
Orientation - April 25, 2012, Nurse - May 16, 2012, Social Worker - May 25, Dietician - May 25, 2012, Abdominal Ultrasound - June 29, 2012, Cardiologist - August 1, 2012 Pre-Surgical Education Class September 19, 2012, Meet with Surgeon September 27, 2012, PATTS November 9, 2012, Surgery Date November 16, 2012 (Dr. Mamazza)
