Gum

[brooklyn42 9]

I haven't had surgery yet it but can u chew gum? I know not right after the surgery but I'm curious ????

[Jen-2+1 131]

No gum allowed on my program.

[Berry78 4,261]

Some people choose to chew it after they heal. As always, it is best to follow your surgeon's protocol on this.

Dr.s usually don't like it because if it were to be swallowed by accident, could result in a blockage.

Also, the act of chewing gets the stomach ready to receive food.... creating acid, hunger, etc.

Personally I don't chew much now, so won't miss it.

[brooklyn42 9]

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[strengthin#ers 195]

Nutritionist told me NEVER again.

[JMarshall 352]

I would stay away from gum after surgery. When you chew gum you swallow air which will bloat you. The gas pains are bad after surgery and adding bloating from chewing gum is not needed. I am 5 years post op and still get bloating from chewing gum.

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[brooklyn42 9]

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[ocean7 14]

Been chewing it since one week post op and my doctor said himself he doesn't have an issue with it

[Ldyvenus 317]

I have 3 flavors in my purse and 2 more in my desk. I can't give everything up!

[brooklyn42 9]

Does the chewing cause gas

[bajagirlo8 7]

I chewed a piece of gum, without even thinking about it. I had the worse gas pain ever, while I was at work. I felt like I was going to explode. No more fun for me.


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[Ldyvenus 317]

I haven't had any issues with gas while chewing gum.