nightshift
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This is going to be sort of a public service announcement, but I believe worth getting out there. Last week while taking a break at work I started choking on a protein bar. I could not get the lodged piece to clear. Started coughing up blood. Not good...
Had to have a procedure done to remove blockage. In the recovery room I was informed that I had torn the lining in my esophagus and that I also had a stricture or shrinking of the esophagus. Once the tear heals, I will need another procedure to open the tightened area. Been on an all liquid diet for a week. Just now was able to upgrade to scrambled egg consistency foods. Will be at least another week before solid foods(meat). Down 10lbs and no gym time until cleared by Dr.
The point of all this is that if you are having ANY issues while eating, get it checked out. This is a very common problem as we age and can be taken care of without the mess I got myself into. I've been dealing with this eating/choking issue for about a year without saying anything because I could always get it to clear. Not this time.
Had to have a procedure done to remove blockage. In the recovery room I was informed that I had torn the lining in my esophagus and that I also had a stricture or shrinking of the esophagus. Once the tear heals, I will need another procedure to open the tightened area. Been on an all liquid diet for a week. Just now was able to upgrade to scrambled egg consistency foods. Will be at least another week before solid foods(meat). Down 10lbs and no gym time until cleared by Dr.
The point of all this is that if you are having ANY issues while eating, get it checked out. This is a very common problem as we age and can be taken care of without the mess I got myself into. I've been dealing with this eating/choking issue for about a year without saying anything because I could always get it to clear. Not this time.