Lorilovesflowers 1 Posted February 12, 2011 Wanted to see if anyone out there chews sugar free gum? Have read that bander's shouldn't chew gum due to the possibility of swallowing the gum and getting stuck in the stomach opening. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suzahhn 19 Posted February 12, 2011 I don't, but my nutritionist recommended chewing half a piece if I want to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabinty 3 Posted February 12, 2011 Wanted to see if anyone out there chews sugar free gum? Have read that bander's shouldn't chew gum due to the possibility of swallowing the gum and getting stuck in the stomach opening. Thanks I chew sugar free gum everyday!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff N. 2 Posted February 12, 2011 my Doc & surgeon, said to stay away from alcohol sugar..soo i do!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mimilou2004 13 Posted February 12, 2011 I chew 10-12 pieces a day with no problem except gas from swallowing air, I am addicted to the stuff and have never yet swallowed a piece. My practice has no restriction against it. Mimi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cocoabean 430 Posted February 13, 2011 My surgeon said no gum. He said should I swallow it and it gets stuck, it means an endoscopy to get it unstuck. I've never been big on gum anyway, so wasn't a big deal for me. I don't want to risk it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Humming Bird 275 Posted February 13, 2011 I chew sugar free gum often and have not swallowed gum since I was a kid. I would be much more concerned for those who swallow pills.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lorilovesflowers 1 Posted February 13, 2011 I chew 10-12 pieces a day with no problem except gas from swallowing air, I am addicted to the stuff and have never yet swallowed a piece. My practice has no restriction against it. Mimi Thanks, I chew sometimes over 12pcs a day, was concerned with band strectching...........good to hear other people don't have a problem! Lori Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lorilovesflowers 1 Posted February 13, 2011 I chew sugar free gum often and have not swallowed gum since I was a kid. I would be much more concerned for those who swallow pills. Hi Humming Bird, thanks for your reply. I was concerned with band stretching, but good to hear other people have no problems! LOVE Humming Birds & your photo............Lori Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lorilovesflowers 1 Posted February 13, 2011 I chew 10-12 pieces a day with no problem except gas from swallowing air, I am addicted to the stuff and have never yet swallowed a piece. My practice has no restriction against it. Mimi Wow, congratulations on your amazing success!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lorilovesflowers 1 Posted February 13, 2011 I chew sugar free gum often and have not swallowed gum since I was a kid. I would be much more concerned for those who swallow pills.< /p> Wow, so happy for your amazing success!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Acadia 20 Posted February 17, 2011 I chew it every day, as long as you don't swallow it you're fine. The action of chewing gum will produce more gas though so be prepared for some belching. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThinSIstaSoon 2 Posted February 18, 2011 If u can't chew gum without swallowing ...I'm sorry that's just funny to me! Lol I'm 35 and haven't swallowed gum on accident since I was around 3 or 4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeatherinCA 10 Posted February 21, 2011 I chew it, not too often, I'm just scared I might die if I swallow it LOL! It doesn't seem to give me gas problems either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nelly123 0 Posted February 23, 2011 I was a serious gum chewer prior to my band surgery when they told me i couldn't chew it any more i was very upset. I have always chewed the sugarless. Their reasoning is in case I swallow it too, and i haven't accidently swallowed since i was a kid either, but of course I have a fear of it now because they threatened me lol. They said my surgeon would kill me. I just had a dream the other night that I swallowed a piece haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites