Can you chew sugar free gum?

[skinnyin2013 0]

I had my sleeve Mon. Jan. 21st and was wondering about chewing sugar free gum?

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

I was advised not to chew any kind of gum at all.

[DivaNurse 171]

Chewing gum if I am correct will help you produce gas, I could be wrong about that but I don't think so.

[Peppy234 1]

I had my sleeve on 1/17 and had the same question. I have been advised by two doctors NOT to chew gum for two reasons, 1 produces excess saliva which will cause gas and 2 if swallowed it can stay in your stomach for up to 3 weeks taking up much needed space. Thought I would pass that along.

[KarissaKhaos 170]

I guess I'll be extra careful not to swallow it then because I need it

[ShrinkyDinkMe22 376]

I'm not telling you to chew it but... I was sleeved 12/10 and have been chewing gum since day 2 postop. It doesn't bother me and I don't get gas from it. I also couldn't tell you the last time I swallowed a piece of gum so I'm not too worried about that. It helps me during the day.

[mkrr33 6]

I was sleeved on 1/14 and I've chewed it twice. I had no problems however, not to say you won't. Good luck!

[Richard Foor 655]

as with all things I think it is different for everyone and every dr. My dr. didn't have a problem with it but you should ask your dr and follow they're instructions.

[KarissaKhaos 170]

It hasn't caused any gas for me either, even if it did I'd just burp because it's a necessity for me. If I don't chew gum while running on air I breathe heavier and waste and the air goes quicker.

[skinnyin2013 0]

thanks everyone for your replies, I really appreciate it.

[Willow216 91]

I chew gum and drink diet soda (occasionally not like before) no issues at all. But every doctor will say different. When I left the hospital after the surgery I was allowed to eat soft foods like oatmeal, cream of wheat and even mashed potatoes (though potatoes was no comfortable for me) so I think it depends on the person.