Can you have?

[tnkrrbl 53]

Can you eat/have mints? Lifesavers? Altoids?

I can't crew gum anymore because sometimes I swallowed w it and I think that will be ALL BAD!

Did I read no berries, like raspberries due to the seeds?

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I can only have the things like mints if they are sugar free. My dietician encourages berries once patients are cleared for all foods because they are high Fiber and low carb (for fruit). Seeds are not an issue after your stomach is healed.

[slvarltx 332]

I asked my nurse what the deal was with mints when I got sleeved last weekend. She told me they increase the risk of reflux, which is why they are on the list of things not to do.

[glitter eyes 1,398]

My surgeon ok'd me for mints. He even let me have one post op to help with dry mouth. However, what I use the most of is the Listerene breath spray. One spritz and my mouth feels fresh and moist. It's a life savior when I am waiting the 30 minutes after eating until I can drink.

[jhclikesshopping@gmail.com 285]

Hi - I am 6 weeks post op now and I use sugar free mints to help with my crazy bad breathe. I find the mild flavored ones are fine - but the strong ones like Altoids make me nauseous. I am staying away form gum - just in case I swallow it.