Chewing Gum

[scalingdown08 0]

Anyone know why we aren't supposed to chew gum? No one tol me this until I read it on this. I have been chewing it without a problem.

[auntlucy 22]

I was never told that either. You probably just need to be really careful not to swollow it.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Even people who "NEVER" swallow their gum can accidentally swallow it. Once you have restriction, swallowed gum can mean a trip to the ER and surgery. Most (not all of course...they don't ALL agree on anything LOL) surgeons tell their patients to just forgo gum because that 1 slip up can mean a world of hurt.

[BigMomma1981 0]

I was told the same thing that it could be a trip to the ER and also, they told me that you take in extra air when you chew gum which will fill your pouch with air and then you wont be able to eat what you need to stay full until the next meal. Hope this helps!!

[Elizabethdb 0]

I mever heard anything about chewing gum until I came here. I mean, I guess it does make since, but if it does happen to get stuck, all they have to do is and EGD, thats where they take the scope down your throat and then they can get it. Its a simple procedure IF it would happen to get swolled and get stuck. Anyway, I guess its just up to the doctor and the patient.

[nazzy 1]

omg i was chewing gum even tho im not surpose to and my kid was bugging me and oops down it went i called my dr he said it usually will pass drink lots and lots of Water, some people have pain with it if stuck for a few hrs,but usually always it will pass and he told me never do it again,enoguh said

[laurigee 545]

Can I ask what the difference is in swallow gum or food? I have been chewing gum for 2 years now without a problem. My doctor said he has never heard of this either.???