Can i chew gum? Does anyone know

I chew gum all the time. Swallowing gum can cause some problems with the sleeve I imagine, so don't do that

They let me have gum in the hospital after surgery. It really helped with the cotton mouth!!

Thank you gives my mouth something to do

Yup! You can chew gum, I chewed gum leaving the hospital. They told me I couldn't use a straw but since I use a straw with whatever I'm drinking, I used a straw anyway, no problems with that either. I'm such a rebel! LOL

Hi llovemeforeverapril

my NUT told me not to chew gum anytime, anywhere, ever. - its too easy to accidently swallow. Also my NUT said never to use a straw, something about "air in your stomach?" not sure

also no soda, due to the carbonation, i know many people sparingly drink soda, they might feel ok, but i was told that soda is not good for you post surgery.

the above is just from my NUT

kathy

My nut says no gum, ever, introduces air into your sleeve. Also soda and straws are a no no for the same reason so I have not had any of them..

My doc said I can use a straw as long as it doesnt affect me. Some people just take in extra air with straws. It's not that it will hurt your sleeve.

I was told no gum early on because of threat of swallowing it, but I'm not sure about long term. I was told no straws for 3-4 months because of swallowing extra air that curse gas bubbles to form mad can just be uncomfortable. However, I'm thinking of asking if I can try a straw because I actually think I might take up less air with a straw than with the way I sip stuff.

Since so many doctors are different, I would ask your doctor.

I was told yes gum -(just don't swallow it- how often do adults swallow their gum) yeah- and to USE a straw because it actually cuts down on air intake every one is different though and seems like surgeons/nuts are too!