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gum chewing after vertical sleeve surgery

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  • mousecat88
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    It's the risk of SWALLOWING the gum that they are concerned with. My surgeon said it is indigestible and can also get stuck.

  • jrmolina2006
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    they are just concerned post op because of the chance you can swallow it by accident. it can cause obstruction on your new sleeve.

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It depends on the surgeon. Some allow gum, some do not.
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    It's the risk of SWALLOWING the gum that they are concerned with. My surgeon said it is indigestible and can also get stuck.

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    I chew gum all the time, was never told not to
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    they are just concerned post op because of the chance you can swallow it by accident. it can cause obstruction on your new sleeve.

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