Gypsygirl 0 Posted March 1, 2006 last night....a small piece of gum. I have been able to eat and drink with no difficulties, but I have heard it might not be a good thing! Does anyone out there know if I might be in trouble?? Anyone else swallow gum ? Thanks....Am I worrying for nothing??:paranoid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iluvharleys 15 Posted March 1, 2006 Usually (if you aren't too tight) it passes right through. If it hasn't bothered you by now, I don't think it will. There have been a few posts on here with the same problem, you might do a search on it. I think someone once said eat some Peanut Butter. If you start having problems I would contact your doctor, if you don't have any symptoms I wouldn't worry about it. Good Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaamom 0 Posted March 1, 2006 I have swallowed gum before. A good way to prevent is to not chew it at all !!! I worried,too. If you can eat and drink no problem, then you probably passed through your band. Just keep an eye out for any symptoms Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyleighp 3 Posted March 1, 2006 I swallowed gum 6 hours post op! No problems here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gypsygirl 0 Posted March 4, 2006 Yes, the gum swallowed I guess was a small enough piece to not block in my stoma! And it passed through ok...and I was able to eat and drink later! Thank goodness!! I also went for a fill as I was starting to feel hungry sooner after eating a meal...and I found I was eating too much volume wise. It's only been 2 days, but I've noticed a marked difference in the amount I can eat and the diming of the appetite...the band is a miracle. I just celebrated my 3 year anniversary Feb.21 and I'm so, so greatful I have a band to help me control my mouth and my ultimately my life! At 185 lbs I am considered "Overweight" my goal now is to get to a normal BMI!! Which would mean getting down to 150! Rock on all! :clap2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
