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Hi I need some advice please! I ate a small bite of turkey breast wrapped around some string cheese and I think I forgot to chew chew chew. I emmediately started barfing. But I still have some discomfort in the middle of my chest. What can I do to help the discomfort? Michelle J.

Michelle, Usually, if I sip on some water, the feeling will increase enough to the point that I can go lean over the white godess and the rest will come out. If that doesn't work or the feeling continues, if you have some meat tenderizer, mix a little bit of it in some warm water (I think I'd start with ~1/2-1 tsp per 2 oz), drink it. The tenderizer should break the meat apart enough for it to go through. Usually for me though if I can't  it all up, if I walk around some, it seems to break free and go down. Sherri

Michelle, I usually try walking around with my arms over my head.  I know it may sound funny looking, but it really seems to ease the discomfort.   I hope you get to feeling better soon.

Sherri and LaChelle thank you for the advice! I am now doing ok. After all the barfing and belching the pain in the chest is gone. I am not going to do that again! That will teach you a lesson real quick! THank you again Michelle J.

Hi Michelle, I mean this with total compassion.  Your surgery was just on May 5th.  You are 3 weeks out.  Aren't you pushing it to be having meat already?  To me your body is telling you it's not ready for it.  I know you'r bored with the limited diet.  But I think you will feel better if you stick to it. Carol

Carol. My doctor had me eating meat at 2 weeks out.  I guess certain doctors have different diets.  Who knows! LOL

LaChelle,  I know different doctors have different diets.  Michelle and I have talked often.  She is with the same group of doctors I am.  That's why I was so sure of my information.  I realize we are all different and our bodies react differently.  But when I was deciding to have WLS, I talked to a lot of people.  Most of the people who had trouble, did not follow their doctor's directions.  I realize someone might be able to eat something earlier than someone else.  That's what makes us different.  Carol

In the future... I am good at taking to big a bite.. and my tummy protesting... I drink a cup of decaf tea the heat will relax the stomach.... The meat tenderizer works great too if you take to big a bite of meat.. Linda Kay

Hey I want to thank you all for your ideas! I am now feeling better and will never do that again. I am back on the suggested foods and think that I am going to wait for a couple of weeks to try it again. I will also try to chew, chew, CHEW! There is plenty of time for turkey later. I am still trying to find some protein drink that I can tolerate. The Isopure didn't work for me so now I guess it will be EAS from Walmart! Thanks again!