Teenager's stomach removed after drinking a liquid nitrogen cocktail.
[quote]Gaby Scanlon was celebrating her 18th birthday at a bar in Lancaster when she had the drink and began to feel breathless. She developed severe stomach pain and was taken to hospital where she was diagnosed with a perforated stomach.
Doctors performed emergency surgery to remove her stomach and save her life.
[/quote][url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2214268/Teenager-stomach-removed-save-life-drinking-trendy-liquid-nitrogen-cocktail.html?ICO=most_read_module]Linky.[/url]
Man, that sucks. I expect to hear about a court case soon.. Though I am curious about one thing: How does having no stomach effect one's life?
Discuss.
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I assume she wont be able to eat or drink as much now. Sucks for her.
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I want to know how she accidentally ingested liquid Nitrogen?
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you aren't seriously saying people are stupid enough to drink liquid nitrogen? You're completely serious? -blam!- THIS WORLD *drops mike and walks away*
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jesus, that kind of pain
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Damn, she looks like she's 22 or something. That sucks though, I have no idea what will happen to her.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] randomrosso Though I am curious about one thing: How does having no stomach effect one's life?[/quote] This. I'd assume eating and drinking habits would be changed significantly.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Lifts Her Tail I want to know how she accidentally ingested liquid Nitrogen?[/quote] Did you not read the article?
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Wow. That's -blam!- scary.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Lifts Her Tail I want to know how she accidentally ingested liquid Nitrogen?[/quote] something for chill the drink is what it says in the article
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Heisenburg [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Lifts Her Tail I want to know how she accidentally ingested liquid Nitrogen?[/quote] Did you not read the article?[/quote] No. Maybe I should do that next time.
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"After removing the stomach, the surgeon will join the oesophagus directly to the small bowel. This procedure is called a Roux-en-Y reconstruction. * Surprisingly, the body soon adapts to the task of digesting food without a stomach, and the body's ability to absorb nutrients is affected very little. Instead of being mixed and stored in the stomach, foods will be broken down in the small intestine. * People who have had a total gastrectomy can eat most normal foods, but in smaller, more frequent portions. Some foods, such as sweetcorn, need softening by the acids in the stomach; these may cause problems with digestion and should be avoided. * In time, a pouch is formed in the small intestine, which allows food to be stored a little longer before continuing on its way. Eventually, many patients can return to eating normally. * Following a total gastrectomy, patients need to have regular injections of vitamin B12, as the stomach controls the absorption of the vitamin. A deficiency in this vitamin can lead to pernicious anaemia. " Just some info I found after googling.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DaViDlIkEsPiE2 you aren't seriously saying people are stupid enough to drink liquid nitrogen? You're completely serious? -blam!- THIS WORLD *drops mike and walks away*[/quote] You're an idiot. Try reading the article next time.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] petitminou "After removing the stomach, the surgeon will join the oesophagus directly to the small bowel. This procedure is called a Roux-en-Y reconstruction. * Surprisingly, the body soon adapts to the task of digesting food without a stomach, and the body's ability to absorb nutrients is affected very little. Instead of being mixed and stored in the stomach, foods will be broken down in the small intestine. * People who have had a total gastrectomy can eat most normal foods, but in smaller, more frequent portions. Some foods, such as sweetcorn, need softening by the acids in the stomach; these may cause problems with digestion and should be avoided. * In time, a pouch is formed in the small intestine, which allows food to be stored a little longer before continuing on its way. Eventually, many patients can return to eating normally. * Following a total gastrectomy, patients need to have regular injections of vitamin B12, as the stomach controls the absorption of the vitamin. A deficiency in this vitamin can lead to pernicious anaemia. " Just some info I found after googling.[/quote]My mother had her stomach removed, I can confirm this is all true. At least I hope she isn't lying about it all being true. The human body is just so remarkable. [Edited on 10.08.2012 12:05 AM PDT]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] petitminou "After removing the stomach, the surgeon will join the oesophagus directly to the small bowel. This procedure is called a Roux-en-Y reconstruction. * Surprisingly, the body soon adapts to the task of digesting food without a stomach, and the body's ability to absorb nutrients is affected very little. Instead of being mixed and stored in the stomach, foods will be broken down in the small intestine. * People who have had a total gastrectomy can eat most normal foods, but in smaller, more frequent portions. Some foods, such as sweetcorn, need softening by the acids in the stomach; these may cause problems with digestion and should be avoided. * In time, a pouch is formed in the small intestine, which allows food to be stored a little longer before continuing on its way. Eventually, many patients can return to eating normally. * Following a total gastrectomy, patients need to have regular injections of vitamin B12, as the stomach controls the absorption of the vitamin. A deficiency in this vitamin can lead to pernicious anaemia. " Just some info I found after googling.[/quote] Interesting stuff. Just shows how great the human body can be.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Adro Ordo [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] petitminou "After removing the stomach, the surgeon will join the oesophagus directly to the small bowel. This procedure is called a Roux-en-Y reconstruction. * Surprisingly, the body soon adapts to the task of digesting food without a stomach, and the body's ability to absorb nutrients is affected very little. Instead of being mixed and stored in the stomach, foods will be broken down in the small intestine. * People who have had a total gastrectomy can eat most normal foods, but in smaller, more frequent portions. Some foods, such as sweetcorn, need softening by the acids in the stomach; these may cause problems with digestion and should be avoided. * In time, a pouch is formed in the small intestine, which allows food to be stored a little longer before continuing on its way. Eventually, many patients can return to eating normally. * Following a total gastrectomy, patients need to have regular injections of vitamin B12, as the stomach controls the absorption of the vitamin. A deficiency in this vitamin can lead to pernicious anaemia. " Just some info I found after googling.[/quote]My mother had her stomach removed, I can confirm this is all true. At least I hope she isn't lying about it all being true. The human body is just so remarkable. [/quote] The digestive system itself is just really efficient. =)
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Also, she's going to sue and she's going to win. What a terrible idea.
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I just can't see drinking something with a liquid that has to be kept at -320F or -196C as intelligent.
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Eesh. Never thought people would mix drinks with that stuff. Great world we live in, full of intelligence!
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She is in the money now.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Lifts Her Tail I want to know how she accidentally ingested liquid Nitrogen?[/quote]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] petitminou "After removing the stomach, the surgeon will join the oesophagus directly to the small bowel. This procedure is called a Roux-en-Y reconstruction. * Surprisingly, the body soon adapts to the task of digesting food without a stomach, and the body's ability to absorb nutrients is affected very little. Instead of being mixed and stored in the stomach, foods will be broken down in the small intestine. * People who have had a total gastrectomy can eat most normal foods, but in smaller, more frequent portions. Some foods, such as sweetcorn, need softening by the acids in the stomach; these may cause problems with digestion and should be avoided. * In time, a pouch is formed in the small intestine, which allows food to be stored a little longer before continuing on its way. Eventually, many patients can return to eating normally. * Following a total gastrectomy, patients need to have regular injections of vitamin B12, as the stomach controls the absorption of the vitamin. A deficiency in this vitamin can lead to pernicious anaemia. " Just some info I found after googling.[/quote] This is good information to have
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Doc Bacon [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] petitminou "After removing the stomach, the surgeon will join the oesophagus directly to the small bowel. This procedure is called a Roux-en-Y reconstruction. * Surprisingly, the body soon adapts to the task of digesting food without a stomach, and the body's ability to absorb nutrients is affected very little. Instead of being mixed and stored in the stomach, foods will be broken down in the small intestine. * People who have had a total gastrectomy can eat most normal foods, but in smaller, more frequent portions. Some foods, such as sweetcorn, need softening by the acids in the stomach; these may cause problems with digestion and should be avoided. * In time, a pouch is formed in the small intestine, which allows food to be stored a little longer before continuing on its way. Eventually, many patients can return to eating normally. * Following a total gastrectomy, patients need to have regular injections of vitamin B12, as the stomach controls the absorption of the vitamin. A deficiency in this vitamin can lead to pernicious anaemia. " Just some info I found after googling.[/quote] This is good information to have[/quote]You know, if you ever get bored of carrying around a stomach.
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If I were a chef, I'd refrain from using techniques that potentially cause severe bodily harm.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Connor CMC If I were a chef, I'd refrain from using techniques that potentially cause severe bodily harm.[/quote] I think chefs understand that. Bartenders on the other hand...
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] catman6 I just can't see drinking something with a liquid that has to be kept at -320F or -196C as intelligent.[/quote]
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>daily mail