Woman Shares Warning After Swallowing Spoon During Meal
A woman swallowed a spoon and later needed hospital treatment after a simple moment at home turned into a medical emergency. The incident highlights how quickly accidents can happen during everyday activities and why prompt medical care is essential.
The patient, Reymy Amelinckx, is 28 years old and lives in Rumst. She shared her experience to warn others about the risks of multitasking while eating.
How the accident happened
Reymy was sitting on her sofa, eating yogurt and replying to a message on her phone. To keep her hands free, she briefly held the spoon in her mouth. At that moment, her dog jumped onto her unexpectedly.
As a result, she jerked backward in shock. The spoon slid into her throat and became stuck. She tried to pull it out with her hand, but could not reach it. Faced with choking, she made a split-second decision to swallow.
This is how a normal evening turned into a situation where a woman swallowed a spoon measuring about 17 centimetres in length.
Delay in seeking medical help
At first, she felt no pain or major discomfort. Because of embarrassment, she did not tell her partner when he returned home. She continued her evening as usual, hoping nothing serious would happen.
However, after some time, she realized the seriousness of having a long metal object inside her stomach. Online medical advice consistently warns that such objects cannot pass safely on their own. Only then did she decide to go to the emergency department.
What doctors found at the hospital
Hospital scans confirmed that the spoon was lodged in her stomach. Doctors explained that its length and shape made a natural passage impossible. Surgery was a risk if removal failed.
Instead, they scheduled a gastroscopy, a procedure that allows doctors to remove objects through the mouth using a flexible camera.
She was sent home to wait for the procedure, with clear instructions to return immediately if symptoms worsened.
A frightening night with the spoon inside
That night was extremely distressing. She reported feeling bloated and nauseous. At times, she could feel the spoon shift inside her body, even sensing movement near her ribs.
Eating and sleeping became difficult. Every position reminded her that the spoon was still inside. Emotionally, the experience was overwhelming, and fear grew as the hours passed.
Removal of the spoon and recovery
Two days later, doctors performed the gastroscopy under local anesthesia. During the procedure, she was told not to swallow while the spoon was carefully rotated and pulled out.
The removal caused minor bleeding in the stomach and irritation to the throat, but doctors successfully avoided open surgery. Once the spoon was out, she felt immediate relief.
She was discharged the same day. Recovery was quick, although she experienced a sore throat, mild stomach sensitivity, and small gastric bleeding episodes. Doctors confirmed there was no permanent damage.
Why this case matters to the public
This case shows how easily a woman swallowed a spoon during a common daily activity. It also reinforces an important medical message. Long or sharp objects inside the digestive system are dangerous and require urgent evaluation.
Doctors stress that embarrassment should never delay emergency care. Internal injuries can worsen silently and become life-threatening if ignored.
Conclusion
Reymy now shares clear advice based on her experience:
- Avoid eating while distracted by phones or pets
- Never place cutlery fully inside the mouth
- Be cautious when animals are nearby during meals
- Seek medical attention immediately if you swallow an object that does not belong in the body
She also kept the spoon as a reminder of the ordeal, calling it a symbol of survival and a lesson learned.
Source:Â Inputs from various media SourcesÂ
I’m a pharmacist with a strong background in health sciences. I hold a BSc from Delhi University and a pharmacy degree from PDM University. I write articles and daily health news while interviewing doctors to bring you the latest insights. In my free time, you’ll find me at the gym or lost in a sci-fi novel.
- Health News and Updates,People Forum
- 10 February 2026
- 09:00
