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I had a colon interposition 7 years ago

Digestive Health | Last Active: Mar 9 5:46pm | Replies (55)

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It's been years and years since my colonic interposition (CI), where my entire esophagus was replaced by colon, but I still don't whether or not I can vomit. Some people on this site report vomiting, but it's unclear if all the esophagus was replaced or only part. Nor is it clear if their CI was pro- or ant-peristaltic--i.e., reversed relative to the original front-to back direction of peristalsis. No one, including my surgeon, seems to know. Does anyone know the answer--can I vomit? Thanks in advance for your help.

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I can't tell you if you can vomit or not. I can tell you that I had all of my esophagus replaced and the doctor explained to my parents that I never would be able to vomit. I don't know the exact reason all I know is I haven't vomited in 48 yrs. I do get the dry heaves but that is about it.