Hi. This may sound really silly. I am 4 weeks post op and just moved to pureed foods on Sunday. I am doing fine, but this afternoon I swallowed my gum by accident. Now I have a stomachache. Is that just coincidence or paranoia? I've been totally compliant with all instructions.

i dont even think youre supposed to chew gum...introduces too much gas into your system. consult your surgeon

Whoops!

Lol'ing ... hard not to.

Yeah, I was also told not to chew gum. I imagine it'll sort itself out. But if not, you'll have an interesting story to tell at the ER.

Good luck.

I don't blame you for laughing. Nothing was ever said to me and I had never read anything saying no gum. I have a follow up today. I guess I'll find out.

Let us know ok?

I'm still pre op but we've definitely been told we shouldn't chew gum after surgery.

I'd check with your doctor just to be on the safe side. If only to ease your mind. Good luck!

I was told if you swallow gum it acts like a cork on your sleeve....

I will. GOD please don't let it be a cork.

I spoke to psychiatrist with my surgery team. She said the previous surgeon she worked with recommended gum to his patients the first day.post op to stimulate digestive juices. She called in the physician's assistant and he told me it was nothing to worry about and did not tell me to stop chewing gum, though I plan to anyway.

Whew! Glad to hear it's nothing bad.

Wonderful news!

Thank you. Me, too, lol.