Has anyone chewed gum right after surgery ? My nurse said it should be fine .

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Why would gum not be ok?

I chew sugar free gum constantly! I find it often settles my stomach (although others say the opposite).

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Some doctors don't allow it because of the chance of accidentally swallowing and causing issues. I chewed gum early on, swallowed it accidentally and did not have any problems. Just be careful not to do the same..such a habit I didn't even think about before

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I am 4wks post op and sugar free gum a week after surgery. It didn't cause any problems but I did notice an increase in movement of gastric juices as a result. Sometimes that's all it was but sometimes it made me go to the bathroom. Other times it allowed me to burp (which felt good). I am careful not to swallow it.

Why would gum not be ok?

Someone told me I can't said I can swallow it lol I'm to old to swallow my gum so I wanted to make sure there wasn't another reason like I can get more gas

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Is swallowing gum reslly that big of a problem among adults?

It might be , I'm chew very carefully I'm on the liquid diet and the chewing helps me

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Is swallowing gum reslly that big of a problem among adults?

I've always swallowed gum - it would be difficult for me not to out of habit.

Is swallowing gum reslly that big of a problem among adults?

I've always swallowed gum - it would be difficult for me not to out of habit.

You do it on purpose?

I was told by my NUT that it is like sipping out of a straw. Air gets into your stomach and may cause problems.

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Some doctors restrict it because of gas production. Chewing gum does cause an increase in gas because when you chew, you are taking in air. I have chewed gums lots after surgery, and it caused a little discomfort because of the gas but now I just try and keep my mouth closed as tightly as possible [emoji23]