So THAT was what you all call a 'stuck'!!

OMG...I am no longer a 'virgin newbie'....have experienced my first (and I pray my last!) 'stuck'...and I have no one to blame but myself :-(   Ordered steak at  dinner tonight (not the first time either) and didn't pay attention when I took my first bite.  It was too big and I didn't chew, chew, chew, and chew some more.  As soon as I swallowed, I knew I was in trouble    I just didn't know how much or what exactly to expect....I will NEVER forget that balloon inflating/deflating feeling as long as I live!!  The worst part was we were at a restaurant, we were 30 minutes from home AND we were on the scooters.    Nothing like making a spectacle of yourself in the parking lot but I didn't dare try to ride home with the pain in my chest and the tightening in my throat...wasn't scared but felt really bad for putting Lon thru it out in public  It took about 35minutes to get the stupid piece up and then another 30 minutes for the spasms to quit. 

I ended up calling my sister,  all the way down in Arizona! (she is almost 3yrs out Lap Band) just to be sure it was what I thought and that there was really nothing I (or Lon) could do to 'hurry it up' and get it over with.  The interesting thing she said, even after all this time since her surgery...she got 'stuck' just yesterday!!!  So, the reason I write this awful experience is to remind us all that time does not change all things regarding surgery:   we must always be vigilent in our eating behaviours, taking small bites, not rushing, chewing until we are almost sick of it LOL and to not get distracted when we are eating!  Old habits will return..and so easily  I was just so excited about eating at Sizzler again that I just didn't think about what I was doing; I'm sure it will be sometime before I forget again.  Unfortunately, I'm human...and I know I will forget
Nancy aka Sunay
Do. Or not Do. There is no Try...yoda, Star Wars

Thanks for posting this and sharing it with us. I hope you're feeling better!! I go under on May 27th and when I start eating solid food again, I will remember your story.  Like you, I know I am totally capable of making the same mistake :-)

Take Care!

Ms. Blues

Aw my angelette, Nancy...

I am so sorry to hear you were in pain tonight.  You are braver than I, I was told no stea****il I was 6 months out, so I haven't even had it and I love it.  Not til July!

I stuck with chicken though and I've learned my lesson, I must cut it up to eraser size and slowly eat and chew, chew, chew. 

We are creatures of habit and we're human.  I have to still remind myself to slow down!

I'm sure Lon was so worried too.  Warm hugs coming your way for both you and Lon!

Hugs,
Barb

Nancy,

I am soooo sorry you got into trouble when out eating. I was surprised you could eat steak as early as you have.  Bummer chest pains.  I already get them from stress. No heart problems and they scare me anyway.

These are the reasons I need to talk to you guys before my surgery directly after we get home from vacation.  This stuff is freaking me out.  I am glade you are okay though.

I sent a message and will try to call Saturday before we leave.  Take care girly girl.

  Ouch!!!!!!

Oh Nancy . . . I can so feel for you . . . there is no pain like it . . . and I wi**** on NO ONE!  I couldn't have steak for a year . . . and I think I've maybe had  15 BITES total since then . . . and I love it too!  I get stuck on chicken a lot too . .. no matter how juicy and tender it looks . .. its just me . . .

Take care!
Chris

Dear Nancy,

Stuck is not fun.  You are not alone, as many of us have made the exact same mistake.  Old eating habits die hard. 

*hugs*

Naomi