[I was sick from the pain. No there was no permanent damage from the visit to the bowl. It did hurt though. I still have issues with swallowing almost 8 months later. Neuro still maintains this is normal. I also have nodes in thyroid that are not dangerous. I need water to drink while I have a meal. I will get my throat check out with a ENTS. Surgial site was long in my neck. Af course all the nodes were moved out of the way also. So I am not real sure yet why there are still swallowing issues. ginnie Post almost 8 months C-3-7