Chewing Gum not a good idea I found out

[LundyLane 0]

I had read on here that some doctors said not to chew gum - mine never did or if he had I did not hear him lol

Needless to say I thought what is the big deal and picked up a piece while riding in the car with my husband and chomped on it for the ride for about 10 to 15 min no big deal right? :thumbup: WRONG! I got out of the car after spitting out the gum and got REALLY BAD PRESSURE gas/air in my stomach that went up into my shoulders. Then I grabbed the Gas-X strips with no real relief. Took a few hours to get rid of the pain and pressure so I LEARNED MY LESSON! :w00t:

[Hastings 3]

I think part of the issue with chewing gum is swallowing it. A few have had to have it removed at the hospital cause it gets stuck.

[nesser081982 0]

Hmm, I'm glad I haven't had any issues with that yet. I'm always chewing gum!

[Blix 0]

I've chewed gum with no problems at all. I think it is just different with some people. My doctor never said anything to me about not chewing gum.

[betrthnever 107]

Mr Dr had to remove gum before. Is it worth chewing it? I use to enjoy drinking coffee so much now it gives me the runs. Def NOT worth it LOL

[ARMKAM 0]

Chewing gum for me causes me to start sliming. I hate that because I was a major gum chewer before the band. I sing all day long at my job and it helped to keep my mouth moist. it kind of depends on the day also. It would be a mess to get it stuck tho'.

[Emmersglue 0]

I have no problem with gum, I get sugarless of course. I just spit it out. Haven't had any problem with gas issues and gum, but I say that now... it could happen.

[Lana24 10]

damn now I really don't have the courage to try gum, LOL thanks for the info.

[Guest ZenGarden]

I began chewing sugar-free gum and mints the minute I left the hospital and have had no problems whatsoever.

[Hastings 3]

Of course if you accidentally swallow it, it won't matter if you have no restriction.

Once you are restricted, you might experience something different.

I regular mints all the time. Life saver wintergreen. Especially at the gym.