Question for Dr. C

Hi I've been wondering--I just had my second fill to 1.75. While I have only vomited a few times, I do often get stuck due to eating too fast. Over the years, does this cause damage, such as esophegeal dysmotility or such? Also, should we not use straws? If so, what is the reason for this?

Personally I think the straw thing it bogus, supposedly it has to do with drinking too much per sip. As far as frequent vomiting, it predisposes you to a slip, which you don't want, so don't eat too fast!! Good luck, Dr. C

Hey Dr. Curry Interesting about the straw thing, I had always wondered but never think to ask..a post op (6 months out) ask me that question the other day, I had assumed it was for brand new post ops..I am a RNY not a bander. I don't have a problem with using one and do hurt when I gulp..that kinda stops me from doing a second time, if ya know what I mean Hope all is well with you, I miss talking to you since the conference ended. I will have to stop by a info session to say hello one of these days..after the first of the year I can talk about the National conference in Oct of 2006 Brenda

I do not vomit--I get hard swallows.