Can I Chew Gum?

[lovemeforeverapril 1]

Can i chew gum? Does anyone know

[minniekitty 44]

I chew gum all the time. Swallowing gum can cause some problems with the sleeve I imagine, so don't do that

[hhwhittington 14]

They let me have gum in the hospital after surgery. It really helped with the cotton mouth!!

[lovemeforeverapril 1]

Thank you gives my mouth something to do

[Willow216 91]

Yup! You can chew gum, I chewed gum leaving the hospital. They told me I couldn't use a straw but since I use a straw with whatever I'm drinking, I used a straw anyway, no problems with that either. I'm such a rebel! LOL

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

Hi llovemeforeverapril

my NUT told me not to chew gum anytime, anywhere, ever. - its too easy to accidently swallow. Also my NUT said never to use a straw, something about "air in your stomach?" not sure

also no soda, due to the carbonation, i know many people sparingly drink soda, they might feel ok, but i was told that soda is not good for you post surgery.

the above is just from my NUT

kathy

[jenn298 36]

My nut says no gum, ever, introduces air into your sleeve. Also soda and straws are a no no for the same reason so I have not had any of them..

[JDHenin 165]

My doc said I can use a straw as long as it doesnt affect me. Some people just take in extra air with straws. It's not that it will hurt your sleeve.

[MyGastricSleeveLife 180]

I was told no gum early on because of threat of swallowing it, but I'm not sure about long term. I was told no straws for 3-4 months because of swallowing extra air that curse gas bubbles to form mad can just be uncomfortable. However, I'm thinking of asking if I can try a straw because I actually think I might take up less air with a straw than with the way I sip stuff.

Since so many doctors are different, I would ask your doctor.

[mylifeinpink 349]

I was told yes gum -(just don't swallow it- how often do adults swallow their gum) yeah- and to USE a straw because it actually cuts down on air intake every one is different though and seems like surgeons/nuts are too!