gum?

[Saramarie1023 27]

Are we allowed to chew sugar-free gum post op?

[shahada 82]

I sure hope so because I do regularly!

[debknauss 24]

I do, I helped with my dry mouth in the beginning. It will be 4 months on the 18th.

[Susan-031314 179]

My Dr's documentation says NO GUM....

[missjenny 43]

I had to wait until I was three months out.

[onajournee 20]

My Dr said okay from day 1 post op on.

[Brightfuture058 26]

I've read some post where the doctors say no and some say it's ok. I think the main concern besides swallowing it, is the gas. When chewig gum we tend to swallow more (with air) which may cause you gas problems. I chew gum and I'm 4 months out and I dont have any problems. Unfortunately I am not one of the lucky ones to lose the hunger feeling after surgery but I use gum and increase my Water to trick my stomach that it is full. LOL I dont want to start snacking because I know it will lead to bad habits. )