Currently on day 6 and really in the thick of slow swallow. Only thing I can eat without washing down is ice cream! So would highly recommend it as a safe non choky food.

Just wanted to come back to report that one year post-Botox things are going GREAT! I’m a little burping machine now and really can’t believe that I lived 30 years of my life thinking that the miserable sensations I felt daily were normal 😅

I had my procedure done at MUSC in Charleston, SC — under general anesthesia; 75 to the throat. I will say that I’m glad I read a lot in this community about what to do & try post surgery because I didn’t really get much guidance from my doc at MUSC. But honestly, her being knowledgeable on RCPD and open to Botox was enough for me.

I’ll echo what so many others say in here frequently: GO FOR IT!!! Even if you have to get a round 2 or even 3, it really is life-changing.

Had Botox around 2 weeks ago (100 units ga). Was burping day of and have been since. Since as long as I can remember, I have gotten insanely bloated every single day. It’s made me insecure and stopped me from wearing clothes I love. However my bloat is almost completely gone. I cannot believe the feeling of ending a day with no bloat feeling comfortable.
With that being said, it was really hard to adjust to slow swallow. I also had issues drinking water as I would sometimes choke and regurgitate water/ food. However it’s already getting better. Also have been dealing with new acid reflux ( could have been disguised before) but started taking Pepcid and gaviscon.
I do wish my burps could be more silent though.. I often like to go out to eat with friends but haven’t been able to since I will be loudly burping during and after.
I was also able to get back to working out (running, lifting, pilates) 2-3 days after surgery which was great. Was scared of regurgitation with pilates but turned out fine just made sure to have some extra time after eating . However, I have recently noticed shortness of breath while running and definejtly have to take it really slow/ take breaks .
I feel great! I bit worried since a lot of my burps require head turning but have been having one sparkling bev a day to practice. Really hoping this sticks! Also 23F

I got the surgery (100 units Botox under GA) almost 4-5 months ago (idk lost count) IT WAS THE BEST DECISION OF MY LIFE. I’m still burping every day I occasionally get a burp that gets stuck but laying on my left side helps. I had my first beer today since the surgery and it is such a better experience than pre Botox. I don’t feel bloated or nauseous anymore. 10/10 would recommend DO IT.

It's not regular nausea, it's just that tightness in my throat and difficulty to breathe. I have pain and gurgling in my stomach and my nausea is so bad I can't lay down without gagging... Is there any way to relieve the nausea and pain?? At least long enough for me to rest until tomorrow morning when I can buy some meds?

Hey guys. I used to never burp so I always believed I have RCPD. I’m talking I can eat or drink anything and still nothing. I now randomly am burping atleast 4-6 times a day now. I didn’t change anything or do anything and never forced it. Just wondering if this has happened to anyone else.

Hello! I'm almost certain I have RCPD but thought I'd make a post here to see what others think before getting it checked out.

• I don't recall EVER being able to burp. I always just thought it was some weird quirk of mine growing up.
• I haven't vomited since I was a child. Every time I need to be sick I just dry heave and spit - it's awful. It's like I can feel it come up and then it gets blocked if that makes sense.
• I've had intense bloating my whole life - 6 months pregnant by evening everyday type bloating. Always chalked it up to IBS.
• Excessive flatulence on the daily (like giant farts) - my poor long-suffering boyfriend 🤣 If I hold them in my bloating gets so extreme and painful.
• The only thing that is making me doubtful is that I don't have these intense frog gurgling noises or air vomiting that I've been reading about. I've definitely had some strange bubble sounds but nothing crazy.

What do we think? Thanks so much!

I'm several weeks away from my first Botox procedure and am starting to prepare. I'm getting really panicky about the (potential) slow swallow and worried I'll be really worried and preoccupied with it (and the fear that the sensation will last forever). I know the general recommendation is to take little sips of water and be ready to chase small bites with water. What I haven't seen specifically described is: If you're experiencing slow swallow and you're, say, eating a meal - when you take your sip of water to chase the bite of food, is the relief of the sensation immediate (that is, does the "slow/stuck" feeling pretty much disappear until your next bite?)? OR, is it more of general thing - like the sips of water improve the eating experience overall but the sensation lingers? I hope that makes sense. I'm just trying to mentally prepare. ;) Thanks!