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By Chelsdkunk5894, June 22, 2015 in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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Posted June 22, 2015

Are you allowed to chew gum? I'm 6 days post op

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sarahbee 46

Posted June 23, 2015

My dr./NUT say no gum as it allows too much air to go into your stomach.

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Posted June 23, 2015

Awe man, that stinks???? I never really thought about it like that.. Thanks anyways!

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Posted June 23, 2015

Yep, I am told no gum as well.

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anaxila 501

Posted June 26, 2015

I got clearance for gum at my 3-month appointment. The NP said the reason it was forbidden is because it's REALLY REALLY BAD if you swallow it, and if I could be trusted to never ever do so I could have gum. So I did.

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Posted June 26, 2015

I had my one week follow up yesterday. My doctor told me gum was fine.

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Posted June 26, 2015 (edited)

Everyone's doctor is a little different with the rules.. I'll just ask mine if I'm allowed it

Edited June 26, 2015 by Chelsdkunk5894

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Posted June 26, 2015

I was told no gum.

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