GUM AFTER SURGERY

[Marie8777 136]

hi guys my question has anyone after getting surgery allowed to have gum i havent had any since surgery which is a year now

[Emilie.Lancaster 189]

I have gum. All the time. Why aren't we allows to have gum? No one said anything about gum...

[DangerMouse007 105]

I have a vague memory of my nutritionist saying something about gum. I usually only have gum when I fly, but I did find myself partaking some gum this last weekend when it was offered. I think the warning about gum was not to swallow it; that could be very bad!

Edited December 31, 2015 by DangerMouse007

[cdsjjotn 516]

I called my doctor a week after surgery cuz I couldn't take the aftertaste of the Protein Shakes. He said do not swallow it and the chewing can cause gas but everyone's different . Ive been chewing ever since and have had no problems

[sully571 1]

Gum increases your Salvia which makes your stomach think that you are eating, increases gastric fluids and can cause gas. Also if it is accidentally swallowed it can cause blockages.