At almost 3 weeks post op, I'm missing gum. I chew it all the time at work, helps with nervous energy and of course ensures I don't have dragon breath when talking to my staff and peers?

Are there rules around it? I didn't get anything in my post op instructions and I've been through them several times.

Good question, no one here ever mentions gum. And honestly I have no idea but I will ask at my pre-op appointment on Monday.

The concern is chewing gum introduces air into your tummy and may cause problems with gas (as in tummy ache). Mileage varies. I'm not a gum chewer so I never tried. I'm an altoid gal.

I love gum - I chew sugar free gum at work in the afternoon when I get a sweet tooth. I didn't chew gum during my low carb pre-op diet because each piece has 1 carb! I'm almost 3 weeks post op now and this week I started chewing gum again - no issues!

Thank you!

I am getting some tomorrow!!

I've chewed a pack of trident cinnamon gum every day this week. It's addictive! I need to stop I think it's making me crave sugary foods and it does make my stomach gassy but I just couldn't stop! I will tomorrow though! Good luck!

Don't swallow it silly!

I never really stopped chewing gum. When I went back to work after surgery I started chewing again. I worry about my breath. @@Elode I love trident cinnamon!

I chew gum but I am a year post op. No issues. I followed the rules during the first year and didn't chew it.

Miller1109-unfortunately there was no mention in my rules. Odd because I thought they were pretty thorough otherwise. I'll play it be ear and see how I do and fortunately I've never been one to swallow gum so I don't think I'll have that be a problem now.

It's helpful to see what others do and don't do and the reasons behind it.

My surgeon's instructions say no gum ever because it would cause problems if swallowed. I think this is more of an issue for bypass patients than sleeve in my mind. I chew gum every now and then because I know I won't swallow the gum. The last time I swallowed gum was when I was a kid and thought that would be a fun thing to do. As usual, there is conflicting information on this forum so call your doctor's office if you want their advice on the gum question.

Chewing some trident right now!

The first few months I was not allowed to chew gum but my NUT is fine with it now so I occasionally chew the sugar free trident. I like bubble gum and cinnamon. Never been a mint fan. Tastes like medicine to me.

~LA

I'm addicted to gum. It's bad. Orbit bubblegum flavor. I have major gas issues from excessive chewing. I know it's a leftover part of my bad habits that led to needing surgery. Be careful.

If I had to stop chewing gum I may not have had the surgery! My surgeon said it was fine, but just don't swallow it. I'm not 5, I don't swallow gum. I don't go a day without it.