I am 8 months post sleeve surgery and just accidentally swallowed my gum. I remember reading different things (months back) that would happen if I did this. I wasn't told not to chew gum, except during the first stages post op, much less what to do if I swallowed it. I am scared here. Please let me hear from you if you've gone through this or know anything about what I should do.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/vsg/4534552/Accidently-swallowed-gum/

Hi, I'm pre pre-op but I googled and found this. Hope it helps

If you are still able to eat and drink without any problems or discomfort, you should be fine. If you are not, then there is the chance that it may have blocked the opening to your small intestine. If you are having any difficulties at all, the best suggestion is to contact your doctor.

Don't want to sound ignorant, but why would this be a problem versus any other time? I know stomach is smaller; however, the opening to the pyloris (intestines) is still the same size. Seriously? Is this something to be concerned about???

Thanks, Susan. Read the link while Dr. called me back.He said as long as I wasn't having spasms or thouble swallowing I should be ok. Just to keep drinking liquids today to help flush it out. Said it sometimes gets stuck, but if I felt bad tomorrow to call him.

Don't want to sound ignorant, but why would this be a problem versus any other time? I know stomach is smaller; however, the opening to the pyloris (intestines) is still the same size. Seriously? Is this something to be concerned about???

Actually swallowing gum with a normal stomach can be problematic so it's really just the luck of the draw.

Somebody asked the doctor this at our support group last night and the doctor said it was fine, just not to make a habit of it. No worse than doing it pre surgery.

Thanks' date=' Susan. Read the link while Dr. called me back.He said as long as I wasn't having spasms or thouble swallowing I should be ok. Just to keep drinking liquids today to help flush it out. Said it sometimes gets stuck, but if I felt bad tomorrow to call him.[/quote']

Good deal, always best to check with your doctor, in my opinion. Glad everything is okay.

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Thanks for this group i was laughing and swallowed and got scared

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