I Miss Gum!

[carbgrl 119]

Why can't we have it? Is it so the gum isn't swallowed and possibly get stuck? I quit smoking several years ago and still chew a lot of gum. I think it also helps with food cravings.

[300PoundsDown 101]

Hmmmm....I'll be interested to hear this . The only thing I can think of is the sugar and carbs? I chew sugar free gum sometimes but I'm 7 months out. Not sure if that's bad or not? Can't wait to hear the answers!

[MeMeMEEE 206]

I was never told no gum - I will say I find myself chewing a 1/2 or 1/3 of a piece because it seems so sweet. I have always chewed sugar free gum though too.

[sleeve 4 me 910]

I guess it's bad if its swallowed (?)...I chew gum carefully LOL

[Liliana Arleen 173]

I chew gum sometimes,almost 3 months post op here I try to be careful I love the sugar free gums ,instead of candy lol

[100%Sleeved 148]

I never heard of not chewing gum. I chew gum and now you've got me thinking

[christin 54]

I don't remember my manual mentioning no gum. I wonder why also.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Kaiser's option class told us absolutely no gum because if we swallow it, it could block a passage in our pouch. Now Kaiser tended to slant everything towards the RnY procedure. So maybe it doesn't count for us sleevers? I'll email the NUT and ask her directly.

[AllForMy4 58]

I was told no gum-they just said "No gum chewing. If you swallow it,it's bad,really bad" lol I have to admit tho,I REALLY miss gum! =(

[DebiC 181]

I never thought about the swallowing thing-I have been chewing gum. No one said not to. I'll have to be extra careful.

[lyndynojo 140]

Thats the only thing my dr said to never do again. He said if you swallow it that it could cause a blockage.

[Happy Camper 266]

What about excess air from chewing something tells me that is part of the issue also, but I can't recall for certain. Just definitely remember no gum.

[keybold64 43]

I chew SF gum all the time - no problems! It helps keep my mouth busy in between meals Just be careful with it...

[IowaAndy 95]

I was never told that I could not have gum.....will have to look at my diet plan again

[BenisaMartim4 369]

They told us it was because you swallow too much air and it causes excess gas/burping/pooting, you know the whole get up. They also told us no straws or cokes ever again because of the same. But this is not set in stone. If you cruise this site enough, you'll find fifty different surgeons with fifty different opinions. I'm sure that effects of many things vary wildly from person to person. What adult swallows gum by accident anyway? I mean, come on really. I never could even swallow it on purpose, even when caught by the teacher..hehe