Chewing Gum during Liquid Diet?

[ReEstDec2013 40]

I've noticed with a lof of the post-op VSGs that went through the pre-op liquid diet prior to their surgery too the post-op two week liquid diet, there were some that struggle during this period with hunger.

Wonder if chewing gum is permitted during this period?

When I watched what I ate last year and lost 30 pounds sometimes when I got hungry I would chew gum to give me that feeling of chewing. Mentally it was a distraction for me to eat.

Would like to know if anyone tried chewing gum during their two week liquid diet and if it helped?

[NYVSGguy 22]

My surgeon wants you to give gum up for good. She said that if you sollow it there is a chance for it to get stuck.

[cathycnyrs 85]

I don't think it would hurt if it is sugar free gum, but I would probably give the NUT a call to ask... just to make sure. My NUT told me no gum after the surgery when I was thinking of the RNY because it can get stuck - but I guess that applies to the sleeve also. She said that most people don't swallow it, but if swallowed after surgery it can become a problem.

[Tink22-sleeve 528]

Im not sure if swallowing it would be a problem or not. I am 8 months out and chew gum occasionally. but im afraid of what might happen if i swallow it. I bet its no problem at all, but...anybody know for sure?

[cathycnyrs 85]

My NUT said to keep lemon juice on hand and if I feel that something feels stuck to drink the lemon juice. She also said not a bad idea to drink a couple of capfuls a week. I think it is a bigger problem with the RNY. I was just googling and found it isn't a good idea with the sleeve because of swallowing air...

[Justinh125 472]

Like some, I was told to never chew gum again because they were worried it would get "stuck." That being said, I cheated and chewed gum anyways, being SUPER careful not to swallow it. Now that I'm allowed to eat "real" food, it doesn't seem to bother me at all and I just don't chew gum.