Are we allowed to chew gum?

[Dtru 27]

Never asked.

[601chic 14]

That's a good question? I will put that on my list to ask

[shannybananny71 106]

I chew gum. It seems like I have breath issues from the Protein so I chew gum to freshen my breath.

[FatCat•2•SkinnyKitty 12]

I work in a gastroenterology unit and we do not allow patients who are having endoscopies or anesthesia to chew gum prior to their test because it gets your GI juices flowing (acid). If you have no problem with heartburn or reflux, should be fine. If you do have issues, stay away from the gum.

[hopekate 85]

My instructions say no gum because it could cause a blockage if swallowed.

[AZDesertFlower 0]

I experimented with gum yesterday - at exactly 2 weeks post-op. Got my stomach juices flowing and just made me hungry.

[julsfit 133]

My doc told me no because too much air gets swallowed

[FreckledfaceG 21]

My doc told me no because too much air gets swallowed

That's what I was told. No gum

[cyberdiva 47]

I never asked but in my mind gum creates gas, so I've only allowed myself to chew it for a few minutes. I imagine that it's a mental thing, but I seriously think that gum fills your stomach with gas. I'm almost four months post op and I've only chewed gum like three times.

[MBird 298]

I was told we can chew gum as long as we don't swallow it.

[Coah 37]

I was told as long as I tolerate it I can chew it.

I quit smoking a few years ago and replaced it with ice cubes gum.

[Orlagh 3]

I was told no gum, but I'm always paranoid about my breath since I have to work so closely to people. I started using breath spay instead. So far, I haven't had any complaints about stinky breath, so I think it works.

[MeltsIntoWonder 125]

I was told that yes, I can chew gum, but it's not recommended because the chewing gets your gastric juices flowing and it actually makes you feel hungry. I did try some, and that's exactly what happened, so I try to avoid it now, unless my breath is really bad, lol.