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Swallowed post of my piercing. Go to the ER or not?!

I had a gastric bypass 4 years ago. This evening i noticed on of my piercings missing from my cheek. I found the ball but swollowed the post. about 1/2 in long. will it pass or do i need to go to the ER?

thank you for your help

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    At this point in time it has probably gone through your stomach and into your small intestines. So there is no way that they will be able to retrieve it without doing surgery. Which they wouldn't do surgery unless there were symptoms. If you have severe stomach pain or bloody stool, nausea or vomiting then go to the E.R. Call your doctor's office this morning and appraise them of the problem.

    I am not a doctor.

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