A stupid but important question?

I can not believe I did this .I was in the parking lot of Wally World chomping on my gum and I swallowe it. Is there any problems with the pouch when a person swallows gum...the  last thing I need is another complication ...Patricia

My understanding is that the gum could get caught & cause an obstruction.   Since you don't seem to have a problem, I'd say you got lucky this time.

Hi Jan: I thought that is what I had heard before as well. I had a pharmacist speak at my support group last month and she talked about gel tabs and the soultion inside vitamin E and fish oil can " gum" up the works. This just happened a few hours ago and I pray that it doesn't cause any problems I am the problem child of gastric bypass surgery and I would hate to have to call my surgeon and say "hey you need to retrieve my gum" He'd laugh I would be mortified...Patricia Thanks for the quick response.

Hi Patricia,

I would think that after 18 months or so you'll be okay. Of course, I'm not a doctor, nurse, vet, pharmacist, psychologist......LOL

Anyway, are you able to keep water or food down?  I would think chances are good that everything is fine. Right after surgery when everything is still swollen is when I would guess it would be a little more worrisome. Keep an eye out.....and take care

p.s.  no more gum!

Hi Susan: I am also a support group leader with OH and the reason for the gum is because my mouth is constantly dry from my chronic dehydration state. I have had more complications than anyone can imagine and this would just add to them. But, the gum is helpful from a moisture point of view. I am always fearful of getting somehting stuck in my very fragile and very small pouch. Thansk for the answer to my question.... Patricia

I have a tendency to swallow gum and I haven't had a problem but I try not to do it.  I think as long as it's a small amount it will pass.