Is it okay to chew gum right after surgery?

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My surgeon says no, just because if you accidentally swallowed it, it can be tough on your system (it won't "get lodged in your staple line" though -- gastric sleeve staples are done in a double line and sewn over). But it really doesn't matter what my surgeon says . . . what does yours say? Rules vary a lot, so probably best to check in with your own. Good luck!

Only after first finishing your required liquids with a straw.

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I chew it every day. Helps with the late night munchies. It's simple...don't swallow it.

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We were warned no gum, candy or mints, and no straws. I can understand the reasoning, that the gum could get stuck if you swallow, like the piece of small soft chicken I choked on and could not breathe. Also I understand the straw causes you to suck in air as you sip.