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Posted 5/19/2015 7:11 PM (GMT 0)
I am currently sitting at home on my couch trying to recover from a horrible incident at work. I was eating my lunch and when I was on the last bites I could just feel the noodles getting all stuck in my throat. It was scary. Then of course I would cough and I could feel the regurgitation happening. I almost went to the hospital. I still feel like I'm choking however I can breath so I know it's just my esophogus.

I think maybe what triggered this is I worked from 8:30-12 am last night on a legal deadline. I def think stress or being tired makes it worse.

I have to admit I'm afraid to eat anymore especially alone. Does anyone here ever feel that way?

Post Edited (LAWCHICK) : 5/19/2015 1:15:25 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 5/19/2015 8:30 PM (GMT 0)
I'm only 5 days post op and I had several incidents already where I choked on something. I called the doctor on Sunday and they thought I just ate too much. The food can't pass that fast through the wrap so sometimes it comes back up.
I also think it is very scary. I almost panicked today but I calmed down for now. I thought I'm eating very slow but maybe I'm not.
Until you regain your confidence eating why not go back to smooth foods again for a while. I think that's what I would do. I hope you'll feel better soon.
Elke
Posted 5/19/2015 8:36 PM (GMT 0)
Hope you feel better. The panic sure doesn't help matters but how are you suppose to not panic when you feel like you are getting food stuck in your throat? It's great that you were able to calm down I try my best to relax and stay calm.

I wish I could eat smooth foods but I've lost so much weight doing that.
Posted 5/21/2015 3:31 PM (GMT 0)
LAWCHICK,

I read a lot of your posts before and just wanted to know whether you also get "gag reflexes" whenever the food gets stuck in your throat?

Occasionally, I get food stuck in my throat too but it triggers my gag reflex and I end up regurgitating the stuff (ugh!). Not sure whether this is a common GERD thing or not.

I hope you are feeling better now!

Posted 5/21/2015 4:48 PM (GMT 0)

f.msk said...
LAWCHICK,


I read a lot of your posts before and just wanted to know whether you also get "gag reflexes" whenever the food gets stuck in your throat?



Occasionally, I get food stuck in my throat too but it triggers my gag reflex and I end up regurgitating the stuff (ugh!). Not sure whether this is a common GERD thing or not.



I hope you are feeling better now!

Hi,

I actually do not get a gag reflux. When I feel food stuck in my throat or food coming back up I have to make myself cough I also do not have a gag reaction when liquids go down the wrong pipe which was noticed when I did a test where I had to drink and eat food with this chalky paste.

I also been having this clicking in my throat when I swallow.

I think what you mention is common with GERD. Are you getting treated for reflux?
Posted 5/22/2015 2:40 AM (GMT 0)
Have you tried going on a liquid diet? Maybe that will help with your current situation before you introduce solid food again?

Stress does make the situation worse. Like being nervous / getting the jitters, it does cause your throat to tighten considerably.

I haven't seen my physician regarding my acid reflux yet. I've tried going to walk-ins and unfortunately, all the physicians told me to go back to my primary physician to order some tests and to be referred to a GI specialist. The problem is, the earliest date that I can see my physician is mid next month. :(

I'm also afraid to eat too and the scariest part is swallowing the food followed by how you feel afterwards. I still haven't found a way to overcome this fear and I can't even recall the last time I ever enjoyed a nice, normal meal.

Please do keep us posted about how you're doing. Hope you'll feel better soon.
Posted 5/27/2015 6:47 PM (GMT 0)

f.msk said...
Have you tried going on a liquid diet? Maybe that will help with your current situation before you introduce solid food again?

Stress does make the situation worse. Like being nervous / getting the jitters, it does cause your throat to tighten considerably.

I haven't seen my physician regarding my acid reflux yet. I've tried going to walk-ins and unfortunately, all the physicians told me to go back to my primary physician to order some tests and to be referred to a GI specialist. The problem is, the earliest date that I can see my physician is mid next month. :(

I'm also afraid to eat too and the scariest part is swallowing the food followed by how you feel afterwards. I still haven't found a way to overcome this fear and I can't even recall the last time I ever enjoyed a nice, normal meal.

Please do keep us posted about how you're doing. Hope you'll feel better soon.

I tried the liquid thing but I have lost so much weight I just cant make it work.

I hope you feel better soon and good luck at getting that appointment. I wish I could sit down like I use to and just enjoy a meal. Now I just eat because I have to and I hate every minute of it and the worst part if I see no end to this, its so depressing.
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