Is chewing gum a problem after sleeve?

[Grateful Heart 7]

I am 2 1/2 weeks post-op. Been thinking about trying a piece of sugar-free gum. Can't find anything about chewing gum on the forum and my doc has said nother pro or con. Anybody had good or bad experiences chewing gum?

[angel96049 1]

I chew gum all the time and have had no problems. My doctor didn't mention anything to me about gum either, but I'm sure it is safe as long as we chew the low sugar, low calorie ones...and don't swallow it...lol!! I hope this helps!

[cajun 46]

I am 2 1/2 weeks post-op. Been thinking about trying a piece of sugar-free gum. Can't find anything about chewing gum on the forum and my doc has said nother pro or con. Anybody had good or bad experiences chewing gum?

Have you ever chewed gum and not paid attention, then accidentally swallowed it? I have. When your sleeve is new, the gum could get stuck in your staple line and cause problems with it healing...I have been told to NEVER chew gum until you are totally healed up...I'd say 3 months at least. Why take a chance?

[Stacie 1]

I was told to avoid gum because you swallow alot of air when chewing gum (potentially filling you up and hence not getting your Protein in). Not sure if this is true. But I would wiat a while in case of accidentely swallowing it.

[thinoneday 445]

I chew gum always. . . no problems here other then the occasional bite on the cheek. . .

[MINI-Me 196]

I haven't had any problems with gum chewing.

[Tiffykins 673]

I waited until I was 3 months out before chewing gum only because I was extremely protective of my staple line.

Now, I don't have any issues with chewing gum. I did suck on sugar free hard candies, peppermints mainly early out.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I am a gum chewer as well. Just make absolutely sure you don't swallow it!

[lauramomof3 2]

i was also told to avoid chewing gum because of air, but i have chewed some already. usually chew after just having my meals just in case it is true about the air and filling my tummy up with air. i also suck on peppermints. i would probably just do breath mints for quite some time. give that tummy a chance to heal.