SUGARFREE GUM

[jrp12365 39]

I'm gonna tell you something the PA told me at my pre-op appt. and it has saved my life getting through this process. I had surgery 3/16 and I have been crazy trying to get my head around 4 weeks (2 wks pre surgery and 2 wks post) of liquids. She said chew sugar free gum. JUST DONT SWALLOW IT!!!!! ( it could cause a blockage). I am very careful but it truly has saved me from going completely bananas!!! And it's a sweet treat. My favorite is Juicy fruit. Hope this helps!

[aelovelady 243]

That is good advice! I have to say though, I am always baffled by the differences among surgeons. I was only on liquid 3 days prior and soft food after. I never had to purée anything at all, just soft food then increasing in texture until week 7, when I could eat anything. Good luck, whatever the sacrifice, it is worth it!

[drmeow 323]

Juicy fruit is not sugarfree.

[jrp12365 39]

Juicy fruit makes a sugar-free version and it's delicious

[drmeow 323]

Thanks for sharing that; I stand corrected. I have never noticed it on the shelf, just probably assumed it was the same old sugary one. I love Juicy fruit too!

[Wallflower7522 328]

See that is crazy because I was told to never ever chew gum again. I didn't chew it before anyway but it was a no-no for life.

[jrp12365 39]

That's what I thought too!! But I am a physical therapist and talk ALOT during the day so I always chewed gum to keep my mouth from getting dry. So I talked to my PA about it before bsurgery and she said I can still chew it JUST NEVER SWALLOW IT!!!!!! I could cause a blockage. Maybe that's why you were told never again to chew gum. They are afraid of the 'accidental' swallowing of it. But truthfully I chew it at night watching tv. It's like a dessert taste for me and then I don't crave 'real' dessert. But I certainly don't want to encourage bad habit that your doc says no to.

[midnite_angel 7]

Jrp12365 went and got me some tonight.surgery is tomorrow but im gonna be prepared.lol

[jrp12365 39]

Great! Just be very careful!!! Good luck

[agalindo17 331]

I was told the same I can chew gum as long as I don't swallow it!!

[midnite_angel 7]

The gum helps a lot . especially for dry mouth.my nut said it was ok.thanks for sharing.

[jrp12365 39]

Awwww I'm so glad I could help

[wildGoose 207]

Peppermint gum is a real help for nausea and other stomach discomfort.