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Bill Good

By Bill Good, in WLS Veteran's Forum

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Bill Good    34

Bill Good
Posted

I am 9 months post op.. I was wondering do any of you still chew gum?

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Kindle    8,667

Kindle
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Yes every day. It's one of the distractions I use to keep from snacking.

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liannatx    897

liannatx
Posted (edited)

Yes! Extra Peppermint! Not a vet though.... not yet!

Edited by liannatx

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Bill Good    34

Bill Good
Posted

Ok.. I need a distraction also from snacking.. Thanks for replying

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Chanti_    27

Chanti_
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Isn't it bad for your reflux? I don't take acid blockers on a regular basis, and I really don't want to have to start. Doesn't all the chewing increase the acid production in your stomach?

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Kindle    8,667

Kindle
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Isn't it bad for your reflux? I don't take acid blockers on a regular basis, and I really don't want to have to start. Doesn't all the chewing increase the acid production in your stomach?

i never noticed a problem with reflux when I chew gum.. coffee is the only thing that gives me heartburn. I mostly drink tea but take Rolaids for those days I can't resist a cup of java.

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CowgirlJane    14,260

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I am 4years post sleeve, love hot cinnamon gum. First I ever heard it causes reflux. I don't have reflux currently and would like to keep it that you.

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B-52    7,113

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I'm a lap bander...I chew gum occasionally with no problems....

However, because the bands restriction, and the risk of getting stuck with regular food, accidently swallowing gum would mean a trip to the hospital should it get stuck...food will/can digest, soften and either go through or come back up....

Gum on the other hand....

In all my life I have never swallowed gum...but evidently people do....

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MichiganChic    3,262

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I chew gum all day, every day, and have since surgery. It wasn't a restriction for me. I was told not to swallow gum, which I never do anyway. I love Trident cinnamon and have no problems with reflux. The reason I always have gum is because I think Protein Shakes give me bad breath :(

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cal2okl    37

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I chew gum all day, every day, and have since surgery. It wasn't a restriction for me. I was told not to swallow gum, which I never do anyway. I love Trident cinnamon and have no problems with reflux. The reason I always have gum is because I think Protein Shakes give me bad breath :(

They do cause bad breath and I'm glad not to be the only person feeling this way

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MimiBMe    94

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I chew gum with no problem.

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Chanti_    27

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Well this is awesome! I have been avoiding gum, not that I was a big chewer before, but I would like to not have the Protein shake aftertaste.

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jess9395    5,450

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Yes

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