This is a serious question, but obviously...its humorous, lol . But please, serious answers ONLY please. No reprimands. Probably for women... but any inputs are great!

I was banded in October 2011- Down about 50 lbs, feeling great. Starting to heal up nicely, getting my sex drive back (woo!)( which almost completely fizzled out due to insecurity). My hubby and I (of 9 years) are very open minded and active, and this could be an issue (which I will work around)... one i didnt think about before..and Honestly, id rather ask HERE on this forum, rather than face my male doctor and have him look at me strangely.... My hubby and mines sex life is important, and im just covering my bases.

Just not comfortable with it. But I will approach it sooner or later.

so, question being... After the band, I was told no drinking thick, sticky substances. No chugging, guzzling, or anything larger than sips. So you may or may NOT know where Im going with this... If you dont, then this isnt the thread for you.

Is it SAFE, and non harmful to the lap band, to preform oral, and digest bodily fluids---??? I don't want to risk band slippage or something.... has ANYONE asked this, wondered this?? Anything??

Gee, why wouldn't you want to ask your doctor that? LOL! There is absolutely no reason not to. You won't do any damage to your band. Congrats on your success so far and Happy New Year!

You should do a search on the site. This subject has been raised and discussed at depth(no pun intended) a number of times before.

I can't see why not, you are past your mushy stage lol (sorry could not help myself) I was banded in Oct. too, and I am not down as much as you but me and hubby are still enjoying things more!!

Usually only about a tablespoon is produced so I think you are okay. ; )

this may be best post ever. thank you fro a morning laugh .

re thick fluids: ie milkshakes heavy frozen drinks...frozen yogurt.: they get stuck in your espohogus as you get filled. they irritate the band. your body produces thick sticky saliva( called sliming by some. ). this Fluid DOESNT pass. it forces you to vomit back .

the fluid youre talking about ....should go down no problem. its not like its a cupful. good luck to you and congrats to your husband,

je

banded 3 years 110 down another 50 to go

i am sorry, but lmao! anyways, yes it should not be any issue. i don't have any "problems" with that issue at all

You should do a search on the site. This subject has been raised and discussed at depth(no pun intended) a number of times before.

Well, sorry,.... I did try that.. but the search criteria was a little narrow " Does swallowing break your lapband" is a little tricky to find. LMAO! I did look,btw.

I can't see why not, you are past your mushy stage lol (sorry could not help myself) I was banded in Oct. too, and I am not down as much as you but me and hubby are still enjoying things more!!

[ I cant figure out the Multi Quote on this forum..so Im responding individually ,sorry ]

.......No offense taken.. its a hilarious topic. I'm not ashamed to ask my doctor... I am just trying to avoid taking him by surprise and having coffee spewed on me rofl!

Usually only about a tablespoon is produced so I think you are okay. ; )

Thats what my hubby tried telling me... but, to be honest--obviously never 'measured' it.. but the thickness and consistency of bodily fluids are what mainly had me concerned. When I was sent home from surgery--I was told to take fiber- benifiber ...not Metamucil , as Metamucil was" far too thick" and caused issues with the band, as my surgeon said.. So I was afraid to even attempt it mostly. :-/

this may be best post ever. thank you fro a morning laugh .

re thick fluids: ie milkshakes heavy frozen drinks...frozen yogurt.: they get stuck in your espohogus as you get filled. they irritate the band. your body produces thick sticky saliva( called sliming by some. ). this Fluid DOESNT pass. it forces you to vomit back .

the fluid youre talking about ....should go down no problem. its not like its a cupful. good luck to you and congrats to your husband,

je

banded 3 years 110 down another 50 to go

Rofl... your response cracked me up! Why is it that I cant keep a straight face during this entire thread!? Hahaha

So far I have not run into any problems with vomiting anything back up.. or not being able to...NOT eat anything... so I guess I will find out. Im about 7.5 cc filled in a 10cc band .

So far No urgency postings.. just giggles.. so I guess so far so good..LOL

Thank you!

Ok , so I found one post ~http://www.lapbandtalk.com/topic/63642-ahemvery-personal/page__hl__oral%20sex

this cracked me up.. Makes me wonder though.. hm.

"Wonder how many calories is in that stuff? And would we want to record it on our food diaries???"

so lucky i dont have to worry about this !!!!

ROFL> i gotta tell my wife tho.

FYR: woman are MUCH worse than men .

lol FYR? Flash your rack?.....

FYR= for your reference.

thank youf or laugh number 2.

Bahahaha!