I just started my 2 week pre-op liquid diet.

Major headaches and this is only day 2.

My question is can I chew sugar-free gum?

I like to chew gum and forgot to ask Doctor

Peace

bearbelly

They say not to chew gum...just in case you swallow it, but I chew LOTS of gum.

Considering you're pre-op chewing sugar free gum should not be a problem. Post-op is a lot different. I think they want you to get out of the habit of chewing gum in pre-op, because possible complications after surgery if consumed.

Thank you both for your input. Talked with doc today and he said "no problem chewing now" after surgery you suck in air and it can give you an uncomfortable feeling.

Later, shouldn't be a problem.

Blessings

Bearbelly

I had this great plan to quit smoking, it was called "Nicorette Gum". 5 years later I'm still chewing that stupid gum! Costs me 3 times more than smoking ever did. Guess it's a little more healthy though.(I hope) Anyway, I am never without a piece of gum in my mouth and it hasn't caused me any problems. (yet- I probably die from mouth cancer some day)