Is sugar free gum okay 5days post op ??? I just want to chew lol

I don't think gum is allowed because it can cause you to swallow air.

Gum chewing is not usually recommended post WLS. Even though you are not eating anything, the mouth starts producing digestive juices and the stomach prepares for the arrival of food by increasing acid. Heartburn is the normal result, but in extreme cases ulcers can occur. Of course, I am not talking about a one time deal, rather a repeated habit of gum chewing.

I am not supposed to ever chew gum on my program.

9 hours ago, Jen-2+1 said:

I am not supposed to ever chew gum on my program.

My doctor says not right away. 6-8 weeks post op then you can start having gum. Right now it is letting your stomach heal and following the stages.

Even though we are adults, we have to think of our stomachs as newborn babies:

1) Each week is like 2 months in baby time: Would you give a newborn gum? No. because they can't chew it and they run the risk of swallowing it.

2) Would you give a toddler gum? Most likely no because they run the risk of swallowing it.

You have to treat your new stomach as a newborn. It sucks because we have things that we like mentally from before but our stomachs cannot handle it at this time.

You will be able to chew gum eventually. Now is just not the time. Once you have made you way to solids then you should be able to have gum but your surgeon will make the decision.

Congratulations on the surgery.

Another warning my NUT gave me was the concern of accidentally swallowing it. Since you can be so swollen after surgery the fear is it could just sit on top of the opening and cause a lot of discomfort. Better to try sucking on something like ice chips or a popsicle.

Another warning my NUT gave me was the concern of accidentally swallowing it. Since you can be so swollen after surgery the fear is it could just sit on top of the opening and cause a lot of discomfort. Better to try sucking on something like ice chips or a popsicle.

I am never allowed to chew gum again:-(. During the liquid phase I chewed sugar free popsicles. It was somewhat satisfying.

Weird as it may sound I got all chewable vitamins and savored the ones that tasted good. Like I was chewing on candy. Lol. Now that I can chew and swallow tablets I've given up my hankering for chewable vitamins.

I think you shouldn't, as chewing gum may get you air into stomach

I was told that if you accidentally swallow the gum at this stage it will have to be surgically removed because it won't pass through your stomach. Very dangerous! !!!!!