Weird question but... Does anyone chew gum at all? I remember in the early stages my doctor said not to do it, but I'm 6 weeks out now I was seeing if other chew gum?

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My doctor said no for 6 months. Makes me sad because I am (have been) an avid gun chewer all my life. I am hoping my six month hiatus will break me of the habit for good.

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Chewing stimulates the stomach to make digestive acid, when you chew gum you don't swallow food.

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Weird question but... Does anyone chew gum at all? I remember in the early stages my doctor said not to do it, but I'm 6 weeks out now I was seeing if other chew gum?

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I chew gum. I have to be careful that I don't put too much air in my pouch from chewing gum. I don't some, gave up carbs and plan to keep my sugar free gum.

Had lapband surgery 10/12/16

I chew gum and I'm only a month out today.

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I chew gum just to get a taste out of my mouth. Not for long though.

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