B1essed1 61 Posted June 17, 2016 Does anyone know of a low calorie chewing gum brand? Most times I'm not hungry but just miss chewing on foods. Fat girl problems. Sent from my XT1080 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted June 17, 2016 Chewing gum is not advised after WLS for a few reasons (not sure if legitimate). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B1essed1 61 Posted June 17, 2016 Chewing gum is not advised after WLS for a few reasons (not sure if legitimate).I had no idea! I'll have to ask at my next dr visit. Thanks! Sent from my XT1080 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ridgerunner 115 Posted June 17, 2016 Does anyone know of a low calorie chewing gum brand? Most times I'm not hungry but just miss chewing on foods. Fat girl problems. Sent from my XT1080 using the BariatricPal App As far as I understand it, any chewing gum that is sugar free is also low calorie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinny_knees 55 Posted June 17, 2016 My surgeon says chewing gum makes gas worse. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
menaegle 12 Posted June 17, 2016 My surgeon told me that I can't chew gum after WLS. He said if you accidentally swallow it, it can get stuck and become a surgical emergency Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dub 9,922 Posted June 21, 2016 I chew sugar free gum all the time. I simply don't see a risk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reree6898 1,164 Posted June 21, 2016 I chew gum all the time. Just be sure to not swallow it because that can cause a blockage and require emergency surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoingRogue 53 Posted June 21, 2016 sugar free gums and candies have sugar alcohols in them and cause gas and also they tend to do the opposite of taking away the craving. They cause you to want to eat. I can see it not being a problem 1+ years out when you are well established though. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jess9395 5,449 Posted June 22, 2016 No one ever told me not to chew gum. I chew it all the time and haven't had an issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
