Jennifer A.
Gum
Sep 11, 2011
I was told, pre-op, not to chew gum after surgery and for a little while I did follow that rule. Then I started up again, being careful not to swallow it. Well, yesterday I was busy listening to my boss recount her story of what she was doing on 9/11 when, without even thinking about it, I swallowed my gum. I panicked and started drinking water. In hindsight I realize that probably wasn't the brightest of ideas. I am having issues which I am pretty sure are related. I am having discomfort in the lower abdominal region. Liquids are going through just fine but every time I eat just a little bit, I feel horribly nauseated and it physically hurts. Lastnight was the closest I've gotten to forcing myself to throw up. I couldn't do it (I hate throwing up) but got a horrible case of the foamies. I doubt my pouch is plugged or else I wouldn't be able to keep liquids down. I'm worried about it being plugged up in my resectioned limb though. I feel "backed up". I'm going to keep an eye on it and if it doesn't improve soon I will call my surgeon's office. Pre-op I swallowed gum all the time. Hell, in 1999, after getting my tongue pierced, I accidentally swallowed the whole post! I am really hoping this clears up on its own. The gum was really small so we shall see. Lord knows I'm not the best chewer and have swallowed bigger bites of food. Still, I'm really scared!On a different note, I've been doing worlds better as far as food goes. I'm still so very close to being under 200 pounds. Yesterday at the gym, I kept looking at myself in the millions of mirrors they have on every wall. I was actually doing double takes. It was creepy, seeing myself "small". yes I still weigh 200 pounds but geez, when you start at almost 350, 200 feels so skinny! :) I think I'm finally ready to start running. Now if I could only find the time....
