My sister had to perform the heimlich maneuver on me twice for one piece of dry meatloaf. The first time did not work. The meat flew 15 feet. I was in my early 20's.

It change my life in such a way that I cannot eat meat alone...especially meatloaf. Plus, if ANYTHING gets stuck in my throat, I start to panic. Even a pill.

However, I have made strides in this as well. I can now take pills..with LOTS of liquids.

VERY scary and I am indebted to my sister for my life.