Gum

[Zoumommy 61]

Is anyone else restricted from chewing gum?? Will I be restricted forever??

[Branmuffin 190]

I've never been told no gum. I chew trident daily

[Zoumommy 61]

Bran muffin, really? My overly anal surgeon is afraid that if I accidentally swallow gum it could plug the stomach opening. Mind you, I'm 39 yrs old and haven't swallowed gum since I was 4. I'm missing my gum

[Sarahjane79 397]

I was told I could, I just have to wait until 2 months out, when my stomach should be for sure healed.

[niassy151 60]

I'm not allowed gum at first either. I didn't ask why. I just said okay. I've had braces for a year so it's been that long since I've had gum anyway. I can't wait for the braces to come off! It will be shortly after surgery.

[taylokat 180]

I always chew gum. My surgeon said it's fine as long as I don't swallow it but even if I did, it wouldn't cause damage unless of course I was chewing an entire pack!!

[Z28ChevyCamaro 45]

I was told no gum because the act of chewing it and swallowing normal saliva from it causes alot of gas.

[disterdis 22]

My dr never said no gum and have chewed it since week 2

[NICU-RN 31]

One of the nurses in the hospital told me no gum but didn't tell me why. At my f/u appointment to have the staples removed I asked why I couldn't have gum and the PA said - you can have all the gum you want - just don't swallow it. I've chewed trident every day since.

[Branmuffin 190]

Think it's the idea that you swallow a lot of air while chewing but I chew with my mouth closed