Ok, this may sound really stupid, but being 10-day post op am I allowed to chew gum? My doctor never mentioned anything

My Dr. says no gum ever.. he explained that if you accidentally swallowed it it would get stuck and you would have to have it surgically removed.. also the chewing of gum causes too much air to be swallowed which is not good for your pouch..All I know is I didn't go through all of this to chew gum and have it screw up my band.... whatever my "Dr. says I am doing.. he also does not allow straws or carbonated drinks of any kind... so I think I can live without all of those things for a healthy life...

I chew gum everyday. I quite swallowing gum years ago.....

dont see why not (as long as you dont swallow)

but if you are concerned, call and ask the dr or nurse

I chew gum every day too....

I'm 2 weeks post op and have been chewing sugar free gum every day for the past week.

I said "Accidentally " not that I am some child that would purposely swallow my gum.. If your Dr. says chew gum then chew away... I am newly banded and I am not taking any chances...

I said "Accidentally " not that I am some child that would purposely swallow my gum.. If your Dr. says chew gum then chew away... I am newly banded and I am not taking any chances...

Sorry I didn't mean to offend you. I was just trying to be funny. I meant no harm.

Sheesh I might never be able to chew gum again LOL I never thought about how dangerous it would be if I swallowed it! Eeek! (I have a long standing problem/habit of swallowing gum)

This thread made me giggle. It reminded me of how parents always said don't swallow melon seeds or a watermelon will grow in my stomach. Imagine one trying to grow in my pouch?! : )

I chew gum all the time because I have chronic dry mouth and my tongue is always in severe pain. I chew gum that has the first ingredient xylitol which is dentist recommended for dry mouth and for fighting tooth decay.

Everyone , responses and opinions are like navels we all have them.. Nobody has to be snarky or try to be cute when someone responds honestly to a question... I thought we were adults who were serious about weight loss on here, but evidence of the contrary is here on this thread. I am too old for drama and the "gotcha" game and I don't think my statement was meant to be silly or cute.. I simply said what My Dr. says.. that is what he is paid to do. There are always exceptions to some things and as a new band person I am very serious about not doing any damage to myself or my band..so think before you make your comments..

My doc never mentioned a NO GUM policy. The best thing is to call the office and ask.

I had to ask my Dr. about gum, because I always chewed sugar free gum when I was on a diet.. so, yes the best thing to do is to ask.. they all have their own issues with different things..

As always take what you can use from the post and leave the rest behind. You will never like 100% of the posts you read just ignore what you don't like. Always use your doctors advice as final say.

Thank you all for your responses! I do remember my doctor mentioning the harm gum can do if swallowed. I decided to say away from gum. Thanks again!