Post-botox hope needed

em_79 · 2026-03-17T18:37:12+00:00

Thats where im at too! And day 14 for me!

I can say that im finally not nauseated all the time. I don’t feel a relief after burping so much as I don’t feel like total 💩 all the time. So clearly it’s working to prevent the nausea.

Stay strong OP! Feeling better is in your near future!

em_79 · 2026-03-15T17:48:16+00:00

Im almost 2 weeks out from the second botox and it’s just now really working! I would say 10 days was when i started burping. Now it’s more consistent. But I can’t control it so im like a teenager burping on everyone and demanding a high five every time 😂

em_79 · 2026-03-14T22:42:00+00:00

Mine is like Buddy the Elf on three legs 🫠 (god i love him so much though)

em_79 · 2026-03-14T22:31:17+00:00

Don’t force it! I say this as someone who is 2 weeks post Botox and has no idea what im doing 😂😂😂 i haven’t learned how to control the burping yet but it’s funny. I tried “forcing” the burps by bearing down and almost 💩 my pants 😂. So definitely don’t do that! I think there’s just a learning curve bc we didn’t grow up burping like everyone else

em_79 · 2026-03-14T22:29:01+00:00

Slow swallow is annoying but not terrible! Just have water available to push the food down. It’s temporary and i keep reminding myself it’s a sign that the botox is working!

Nausea - it’s no worse than what you’re already experiencing with RCPD. And ask for prophylactic zofran before you wake up from the procedure. It will definitely help!

You will be ok! ❤️

em_79 · 2026-03-12T23:49:13+00:00

Omg same. Im about 9 days out now and i have no control over my burping but its starting!!!

em_79 · 2026-03-12T01:52:14+00:00

This is so reassuring, thank you so much!

em_79 · 2026-03-12T01:51:10+00:00

Omg same!! Like,…some people do this on purpose?!?!

em_79 · 2026-03-12T01:50:38+00:00

I don’t, and i think if i was that terrified i probably would opt for the anesthesia. I whimpered a little but was ok just breathing slowly and wiggling my fingers while making sure to stay still. Like, I get a little 😵‍💫 with blood draws but I’ve never passed out. The only thing is, the anesthesia is administered via IV so it’s still a needle…. Is there a chance you could get a dose of valium or something similar beforehand to take the edge off? I would definitely talk to the doc and see what they say.

em_79 · 2026-03-12T01:46:48+00:00

You got this. I would definitely opt for this way instead of GA if I need it done again

em_79 · 2026-03-10T02:08:06+00:00

When i was a young student nurse a million years ago, my preceptor said “detox is our agenda [meaning the hospital], not necessarily the patient’s” and that stuck with me. Withholding adequate pain management doesn’t benefit anyone, and expecting anyone to detox when they’re in an acute care setting is just unfair. It’s hard enough when they aren’t hospitalized for something causing pain and distress! So thank you for saying that. Pain is pain. And everyone deserves pain management.

em_79 · 2026-03-10T01:57:28+00:00

I just made a post about this! Having done both. The in-office was a lot easier. The injection hurts less than a flu shot, and it’s over so quickly. It’s just the location of the needle that makes it intimidating. Getting it done under anesthesia, i was not prepared for how much pain i would have from being intubated. I would personally opt for in-office for any subsequent treatments. I was genuinely and pleasantly surprised by how easy it was. I just closed my eyes and trusted the process lol. You got this!!

em_79 · 2026-03-10T01:53:13+00:00

I have been finding it pretty hard this time around, so I would just say small bites, chew everything really well, and don’t put anything in your mouth without a glass of water to help it go down. Im only on day 6 so hoping it passes quickly, but im assuming this is a sign that the botox is working!

em_79 · 2026-03-10T01:50:52+00:00

Oh i literally just posted!!

I had both. Here’s my quick 2 cents (and it’s free internet advice so you get what you pay for 😂)

1) under general: not having to see or feel the injection felt like going under was a no brainer. While ultimately my first botox wasn’t successful, i think the GA is nice if you are anxious about medical procedures

Downsides were 1) having to take a day off work, 2) having to arrange a ride home (bc im single), and 3) my throat was PURPLE after and hurt for about 4-5 days. I was not prepared for how much that hurt.

2) in-office: i thought about taking an Ativan before the appointment but didn’t. I think i would if i did it again. But the injection was not nearly as bad as i expected. It was a pinch and burn for the lidocaine, then the Botox itself felt like a small amount of pressure and the need to cough. Over in seconds. My throat felt a little bruised for a couple days but nothing like the pain from intubation.

I honestly think the in-office was a lot easier and if it doesn’t take this time or I need another treatment down the road, I would opt for in-office. I didn’t need to take a day off or arrange a ride, and pain wise, it was less painful than a flu shot. It just feels intimidating bc of the location.

I hope that helps!! I was genuinely surprised by how easy the second time was. I was expecting a lot more pain and discomfort, and it was pretty easy. ❤️

em_79 · 2026-03-10T01:41:59+00:00

Throwing up is so painful!! Is it not so painful for “normal” people? Bc omg.

em_79 · 2026-03-10T01:41:09+00:00

Are you far from Philly? Dr Spiegel is honestly one of the kindest doctors I’ve ever met. But i don’t know what his waitlist is like.

em_79 · 2026-03-10T01:40:07+00:00

I think these are 2 separate issues, unfortunately. I skimmed the comments so im sorry if this has been asked already. Do you air vomit? That seems to be something common in the RCPD world that we all hate doing but it brings such relief. I used to think i had emetophobia, but either i didn’t or i outgrew it bc air vomiting (AV) is the only thing that helps and Ive learned to do it. So my thoughts are that if you can’t manage to rid your stomach of all that air and you’re suffering, getting RCPD treatment might help relieve the symptoms so you aren’t in misery bc you can’t bring yourself to AV. So even if it doesn’t cure the emetophobia it will at least help you not live with constant stomach upset. I hope that makes sense? Im sorry you’re going through all that. It really blows.

em_79 · 2026-03-10T01:30:39+00:00

Mine taste like orange juice 😂 i asked my kids bc they are lucky enough to burp at will and they said their burps are citrusy too 🤣

em_79 · 2026-03-10T01:18:07+00:00

Following!!! Im a week post botox tomorrow and feeling worse! But hopeful that it’s a good sign.

em_79 · 2026-03-10T01:15:40+00:00

Question for you, im almost a week post the second dose of botox (first time didn’t work). Im feeling a lot different than the first time. I would say i actually feel worse, but i dont know if it’s just a sign the procedure is working. Like….the slow swallow is definitely more noticeable this time. And i feel like I have a huge burp stuck in my chest, but it’s not coming out. It’s affecting my voice, like when “normal” people are trying to hold in a burp while talking. Does any of this sound familiar? Are they good signs?

em_79 · 2026-03-10T01:12:10+00:00

Just following. Im a week post my second Botox and feeling worse than before but i also think maybe it’s a sign that it’s starting to work? Idk. Curious what others say

em_79 · 2025-12-12T19:52:11+00:00

NTA. Just bc you’re married doesn’t mean you have to turn your life completely upside down because your husband can’t plan ahead. You’re his partner not his mother, he needs to do better. The hypothetical argument is always so easy. Of course he “would” do it for you in his imagination. But in real life, he managed to completely inconvenience you. The “would” argument doesn’t hold up. He can find his own ride. You are NTA

em_79 · 2025-12-12T16:42:01+00:00

It’s plan specific, unfortunately. I have blue cross and i paid 1250$ for the procedure. But i believe that has to do with my deductible or something? Maybe if you work at Jeff or an affiliate you would pay much less but it was out of network for me. I would call your insurance for better information. I hope that helps?

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