Should I worry?

[LazyLoops 0]

I had my band surgery 5/22 and have been on the lovely liquid only diet. About 45 minutes ago without thinking, i swallowed my gum. I feel fine, but should i worry?

Thanks!

[Libbyjane1976 1]

hehe glad i'm not the only one who did that!! I was fine. I'm sure you will be.

[LazyLoops 0]

hehe glad i'm not the only one who did that!! I was fine. I'm sure you will be.

LOL! Good, I'm glad I'm not alone. I have to admitt that I did feel really silly after.

Thank you!!

[Libbyjane1976 1]

No problem. I panicked too and I of course felt like an idiot as well.

[BillOh 13]

My uneducated guess would be if it doesn't get stuck and goes into your lower stomach, it would be the same as before your surgey, I'm sure you swallowed gum as a kid.

[PATCHELTON 0]

Sounds like we have all been there. I have chewed gum for years, never swallowing it, so I was sure I would be fine after the band. Guess who accidentally swallowed her gum post-op? GUILTY! I waited to see if it got stuck, and when it didn't I went on my merry way. I think I did it a second time too, recently. Unless it gets stuck in the opening you are fine. I think the danger is if it gets stuck. Welcome to the gum-chewing club!

[Bethanyblondie 0]

We were told not to chew gum for a while after surgery because of things like this. I'm sure it's rare for it to get stuck, but better safe than sorry I guess. I'm sure you'll be fine!

[thumper 0]

I ask my Doc about that and he said to watch farting :redface:

[LazyLoops 0]

I ask my Doc about that and he said to watch farting :biggrin:

Holy cow, I just spit my Water everwhere! LMAO! :biggrin: