Sugarless gum or mints ?

[shellyd67 198]

I know this may be TMI but, I feel like my breath is gross. I should call my surgeons office, but I was just wondering do any of you chew sugarless gum or suck on sugarless mints ? I am afraid to get to close to anyone LOL

[TXTinana 269]

@@shellyd67 I feel your pain. Even with brushing and rinsing I still have this nasty taste in my mouth since surgery and feel my breath is just kickin'. My surgeon unfortunately said gum needs to wait about a month. His reasoning was that a lot of air is taken in when chewing that can lead to gas pressure.

[avRose 20]

I had sugarfree gum 2 weeks post op or so and had no problems. I just chewed it for like 5 minutes and was careful not to swallow it haha. I also have had sugarfree mints and they were fine, but I did feel a little yucky if I had more than one in a short amount of time though.

[ThreeFifty 166]

I used those Listerine Breath Strips

[KindaFamiliar 3,867]

I have packs of sugar-free mints scattered all over my life...

Kitchen...

Lounge...

Car...

Desk at work...

Gym bag...

Everywhere!!!

[kozyjozie 108]

I was told no gum.

[ylluz 151]

Ughh yeah breath feels nasty

[MrsKarenC2008 622]

I tried sugar free gum ... but thought it was soooo sweet ... yuck !

So my old faithful friend "Icebreakers Mints - Wintergreen" are my go-to's !

Might just be an old habit ... but I "gotta have something" in my mouth ... crazy, I know!

[glitter eyes 1,398]

I used listerine breath strips or the breath spray and that helped me a lot.

[LisaDomalewski 79]

I eat them, but if I eat too many I fart - LOL

[teitei636 54]

I think it's ketosis breath? I could be wrong. But it is a major problem!!! I use listening strips, gum, ice breakers, floss, listerine rinse and brushing, lol. I'm a month and a few days post-op sleeve. My hubby says he doesn't smell anything, but I just have this awful taste!