So, I was at a support group meeting last night - my first one - and one of the things they were talking about was not being able to chew gum for the first 3-6 months because it causes you to get air bubbles in your saliva and it can cause gas pain and bloating. I am a huge gum lover and one of those people that's horrified of bad breath. In the past when I've done high protein diets and gone into ketosis, bad breath was a major factor, so it was gum-gum-gum- and more gum! What do you post sleevers do to control the dreaded halitosis? Would sugar free mints be acceptable?

Edited October 18, 201411 yr by bobbyswife

I use listerine strips. They come in a smal pack and melt on your tounge. Easy to carey in my wallet. sugar free mints should be fine. I had seen someone post that tic tacs are now like a bowl of candy.

I rarely chew gum because my teeth are sensitive, so ive gotten into the habit of drinking aromatic herbal teas instead, peppermint, cinammon, chamomile or berry teas are so refreshing. Anise seeds, parsley, and probiotic yoghurt are naturally refreshing too :-)

Well - my Dr's never told me I can't have gum so if I were you - I'd go renegade and try it. Worst that can happen is you get gas - so you quit.:-)

I like Listermint strips but gum is still better and I've had no problem with gum. I'm about 2 months out.

I'm liking the renegade idea lol

not being able to chew gum

@@bobbyswife

the NUT gave me plenty of instructions, do and do not eat

i have never been a gum chewer

one of those don't was gum

i was confused/surprised

she said if i accidentally swallowed the gum i might have a problem

you have bad breath???

i might get a retraining order for you to stay 1,000 feet away from me

good luck

kathy

Edited October 18, 201411 yr by proudgrammy

my NUT definitely advised that gum is a NO NO...which is ok because as someone with a lot of dental problems i don't chew gum anyway. mints are fine as long as they don't bother you. sugar free though because you don't want to have any extra sugar being digested..especially for the first few months!

I had this too because of all the medication, they make a dry mouth swish that I used after I brushed my teeth in the morning and at night, within a week it was all back to normal and I was no longer foul! good luck!