Chewing Gum

[jreneewarnke 10]

I read somewhere that you cannot chew gum after surgery. I have always chewed gum to help curb my appetite and can't help but wonder if it would help during this liquid phase. Does anyone chew gum now after surgery?

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

I read you cannot chew gum after surgery

@@jreneewarnke

NUT told me no chewing gum

i was never a big gum person

the fact i was told i can't chew gum bothered me

she said it could get "stuck"

don't remember exact details

she said it was serious that i don't chew

might swallow by accident

big problems

that's the issue

you will learn here that all docs/nuts have different rules

mine said no gum

good luck

kathy

[KristenVSG2014 1,872]

I think the biggest issue is swallowing gum because it cannot be digested. Because our stomachs are so small now it could potentially get stuck. Another issue is chewing gum causes your brain to send a signal to your stomach that food is coming so it starts producing stomach acid for digestion. Others tend to swallow a lot of air while chewing gum which can cause uncomfortableness.

I have only chewed gum a handful of times since surgery. I didn't have any issues but I'm a former gum swallower so I have to be very mindful of spitting it out. I actually don't chew it because I have issues with TMJ.

[rnsamantha 352]

Mine also said no gum, I guess it can get stuck if you accidentally swallow it. I'm not a huge gum chewer, but I do have an occasional piece...and make sure I don't swallow it!

[kranky813 477]

I can and do chew gum. My doc said if I swallow it that it can cause big problems so I just don't swallow it, lol. It helps me with the horrible breath.

[iwillbeachitagain 7]

Something about the sugar alcohol in chewing gum was an issue .... ? Not sure what or how though. Anyone have an answer?

[sassyfrass23 525]

Swallowing the gum is their biggest concern. If swallowed, my surgeon said he would have to go in and retrieve it.

I LOVE gum. Chew it from the time my day begins to the time I'm crawling in bed at night. This will be a huge adjustment for me. But.....I can't say I'm going to stop it completely. I don't swallow my gum, and can't remember the last time I swallowed it on 'accident'.

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[stacyrg1 90]

I chew gum every single day. I've never had a problem. Like everyone else said, the concern is swallowing it. I'm always careful and never have a problem

[Kindle 8,667]

I chew gum every day. I keep some at home, in my coat pocket, at work and in my truck console. I reach for a piece when I'm feeling "snacky". Like others mentioned, I just don't swallow it.

[tailor-made 33]

My NUT said not to chew gum because of gas and it triggering hunger. I'm going to ask my surgeon though just to be sure!

Edited March 7, 2016 by tailor-made

[lifeofblair 308]

My surgeon's office told me not to chew post op. I've never been a big gum person, so it hasn't bothered me. I'm not completely sure the reasoning, though.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I read somewhere that you cannot chew gum after surgery. I have always chewed gum to help curb my appetite and can't help but wonder if it would help during this liquid phase. Does anyone chew gum now after surgery?

I gave up chewing gum many, many years ago. That is one of those habits that I am so glad I don't have.

[24601 211]

I never heard one word about NOT chewing it, so I do. Daily. I love it. I have never noticed being gassy from swallowing too much air with it. Then again, I also use straws, so...

[Goplay_sf 1]

My Dr. Said I was fine to chew sugar free gum but to be very careful to not swallow it. I must say it helps me with the dry mouth. I am 5 days post op...

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[Lisa_85 118]

I get the Listerine Strips that dissolves on your tongue.