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hersheymalone    0

hersheymalone
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It's been one week today since I was banded. Chewed a gum ball b/c my mouth is dry and I feel and though my breath stinks!!! Guess what??? I swallowed it without thinking and I am scared to death.... I have no restriction yet so do you think it will pass???? What should I do? I am freaking out!!!

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jmegirl    2

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Oh my goodness!!!! You've only been banded a week, so you're swollen right now and that is your restriction. Yikes!!! Call your doctor ASAP!! And please let us know how everything turns out!!! ;)

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thatDEgirl    1

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I'd call your doctor and stay away from gum from now on if you have a tendency to swallow...Altoids makes great sugar free mints that tackle the breath issue.

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Donna113    2

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It's been one week today since I was banded. Chewed a gum ball b/c my mouth is dry and I feel and though my breath stinks!!! Guess what??? I swallowed it without thinking and I am scared to death.... I have no restriction yet so do you think it will pass???? What should I do? I am freaking out!!!

Hershey! WTF? ;) Are you normally in the habit of swallowing gum? Don't you know band or no band, you are not supposed to swallow gum?!?

I'm sorry, this is not a nice, supportive response, but sometimes people just need a smack upside their heads.

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hersheymalone    0

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I know, I know..... still waiting for the doctor to call me back. I've drank two bottles of Water, ate a bowl of mashed potatoes, and I'm okay but think something may be there... or it might be in my head... I will NEVER chew gum again.... I am so worried and sick to my stomach.

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Donna113    2

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I'm sorry if I sounded mean earlier; I was just shocked.

Anyway, don't eat or drink anything hot. You should probably just keep drinking icy cold Water. If the gum is stuck on the band, you don't want it to get hot and smear all around. I'm so sorry this happened to you. I think the doc will have to do an x-ray to see whether it's there or if it's passed through.

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hersheymalone    0

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Doctor still hasn't called. I don't hurt and I feel fine. I am praying that it will pass thru and all will be okay.... Hopefully it did since I feel okay...??

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laurigee    545

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Swallowing gum isn't going to kill you or your band. The band isn't on the inside of your stomach. It's banded around the outside. I think maybe some of you should read up on the band a little more and learn the facts about it. Otherwise, I think your going to be panicing alot. There is alot of great info on the web. Good luck, and read, read, read.

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hersheymalone    0

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Thanks for the words of encouragement. I know I'm not going to "die" from it, but worried that something will happen to my precious band. Remember I'm only 1 week out as of today. Let's just say its a lesson well learned!!!

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Spendi    0

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Someone here did this just a few weeks ago and called her Dr. I think they told her to drink some gingerale and not to worry. Maybe you can find the thread but I'm pretty sure everything turned out okay.

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jmegirl    2

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First, I can't believe you chewed (and swallowed gum!!) at one week post-op. Second, I can't believe you then ate a bowl of mashed potatoes....at one week post-op. Sheesh. I hope you're OK...but seriously, it's hard to have sympathy for something like that. :thumbup::blush:

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hersheymalone    0

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whoa.... okay... I asked for advice, didn't ask you to judge me. The negative people are putting a bad taste in my mouth.... this is supposed to be a supportive place and there are several that have been rude...... best of luck to you too.

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AliNSanDiego    1

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Don't worry. I am sure you will be fine. When I have something stuck, I KNOW it's there. Do you have a lump feeling in your throat?

If it were me, I would call my doc to let him know and in the meantime, try drinking a bit of 100% pineapple juice. The acid from the juice should break the gum down if it is stuck.

As far as the negative people replying to you....

Do your best to ignore them. Anywhere you go in life, there will be negative people. The good always outweigh the negative though.

Good luck and keep us updated on what your doc says.

P.S. I chew gum all the time & I did swallow a piece on mistake about a month post-op. It went right down.

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