My doctor said no gum, is there any big reason for that? I really miss chewing gum!

It puts air into your stomach which can stretch it out. Equate it to soda.

Hmmm, interesting. I would definitely follow what your doctor suggests. But, at three years out, I chew gum and drink diet soda and my tummy hasn't stretched at all.

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I've chewed gum since 4 weeks out, no problems here. My surgeon just said to wait a few weeks after surgery.

My doctor said no gum, is there any big reason for that?

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one of my first meeting w/NUT - she told me not to chew gum??

it happens that i'm not a "gum chewer" but i was surprised at her initiating this subject

she told me if i were to swallow the gum - i could be in trouble , and something surgically might have to be done????

oh wellll..????

In the beginning there are concerns over swallowing it. But also the air can cause upset stomach. I know I had never thought of it, and about a month post op I popped some gum in, and my stomach started to hurt, so I spit it out. Now I can chew it no problems!