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Before discharge today I met with the dietician. She wrote in bold NO GUM on her instructions. Then she gave me some horror stories. She to suggested sucking on a breath mint instead of chewing gum, just to keep me from slipping up and swallowing.

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right after surgery i remember the nurse telling me that i couldn't eat gum anymore because when people swallow their gum it sometimes gets trapped in the upper pouch. just wondering if anyone else has been told this.

Jill and I were both banded by the same office, but different doctors. I have a feeling we both met with the same dietician. Her name is Marty and she has a patient story for every diet dillema I could think of.

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My doc said dont do gum becuase you swallow air and messes your pouch up. Same with sucking through a straw

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I was told no gum by my surgeon. He said if it gets swallowed, accidentally or on purpose, it can get stucked and have to be removed via scope.

Not interested in that, thanks :thumbup:

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