oops- I swallowed gum!
Hi all! I was wondering if anyone has ever accidentally swallowed gum post-op. I can remember at the teaching day they said it would not be a good thing if you swallowed it. Now I'm worried that I will have some problems. If anyone has any feedback for me I'd appreciate it.
Lisa Bielat
Dr. Juarez/ 11-17-03
Lisa,
I have to tell you, I read that and that 'what a ninny' - and then, yesterday afternoon - I actually did the same damn thing!!!!! I have been in a panic - so I went back to read responses to you. I can eat my mushy foods and drink, so I assume I am okay, but it sure scared the bejeebers out of me too! Hope you were equally lucky!
Helen
Well, I'm glad you two are okay! lol Don't feel like a ninny.People accidently swallow their gum all the time and like I said, it's not a problem unless it gets stuck.But if it does get stuck you have to get an endoscopy.Basically, they stick a scope with a camera down your throat to retrieve the gum. Not pleasant, so I personally avoid the gum.