What happened was I was driving on the highway, in a trance with my music, and I swallowed my gum. I FREAKED out because I've been cutting pills in half to take them (only solids I have had), and the stick of gum was lots bigger than anything I've had since surgery 6 days ago (monday). I pulled over and tried inducing myself to vomit a couple times incase it didn't go down all the way yet. It was unsuccessful.

I actually called the Doctor on call and he said there is a 90% chance that nothing will come out of this (mostly because the band isn't filled yet). He just said to act normally and pretend it didn't even happen.

I just worry (worry wort by nature) that maybe inducing vomiting might have an effect on the band? I only did it a few times and don't feel any differently now, but just worry what the rule is on vomiting after surgery.

Thanks!

-Jason

Hey Jason, chances are - nothing has happened!

Some people vomit after surgery, due to the anesethesia or pain meds. Very sedom is there any problems that occur from this.

If liquids are going down smooth with no pain or stuck feeling, then you're fine!

Careful with that gum, next time!