Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
BariatricPal

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

  • Appearance

Join BariatricPal free

  • Ask your own questions
  • Reply and follow topics
  • Message other members
  • No cost, no spam
Create free account

silly question

  • Replies 4
  • Views 931
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Featured Replies

i am so craving a piece of gum .. my surgery was on monday 6/13..can i chew gum?

I wouldn't it causes gas. I found out the hard way. I never knew you swallowed so much air when chewing. You may be able to tolerate it a little better in a month and then I wouldn't recommend you chew too long.

  • Quote
    • 0

    I don't think it's a silly question :)

    I'm 9 1/2 months out and barely started chewing gum again, but I've heard it's not a good idea. I try to be really careful.

  • Quote
    • 0

    i love chewing gum. the doctor advise against it for two reasons: one, he said when you chew you get the gastric juices going (that made sense to me,so immediate post op is not good idea) and two, he said he don't want us swallowing the gum which would cause problems with the staple line (uh ;) i think i did that once in my lifetime in high school so the teacher wouldn't catch me).

  • Quote
    • 0

    i know everyones dr says something different, but my dr, said it was ok as long as i swallow it. also it had to be sugar free also.

    i am so craving a piece of gum .. my surgery was on monday 6/13..can i chew gum?

  • Quote
    • 0

    Join the conversation

    You can post as a guest; create a free account to track replies, follow topics, and be part of the largest weight loss surgery community.

    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Reply to this topic...
    Go to topic listing

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.