Can you chew gum?

[TooneyNinosMom 50]

Hello everyone! My surgery is scheduled for 6/27/2017 so I started my two week pre-op diet today. I am doing fine, not hungry but I have a bad headache. I was wondering if you can chew gum during these two weeks and if so, what kind?

[BigViffer 3,544]

It is not recommended to chew gum post op because the act of chewing signals the body that you are eating and your stomach starts producing digestive juices. That can lead to heartburn and worst case scenario ulcers.

[TooneyNinosMom 50]

18 minutes ago, BigViffer said:

It is not recommended to chew gum post op because the act of chewing signals the body that you are eating and your stomach starts producing digestive juices. That can lead to heartburn and worst case scenario ulcers.

Thank you! That is exactly what I needed to know.

[Rivka7NV 40]

sugar-free is always the best. Do keep in mind that xylitol and sorbitol do cause gas. Often headaches are caused by dehydration. Are you getting your 64 ounces of zero calorie beverages in each day? Try for that before going to the gum.

[TooneyNinosMom 50]

23 hours ago, Rivka7NV said:

sugar-free is always the best. Do keep in mind that xylitol and sorbitol do cause gas. Often headaches are caused by dehydration. Are you getting your 64 ounces of zero calorie beverages in each day? Try for that before going to the gum.

My drink of choice is always Water so I'm having no problem getting more than 64oz's a day. I usually carry around an Autoseal water bottle that is 24oz's. I drink about 4-5 of those a day. I am sad reading that so many are nauseous from water after the surgery. Makes me nervous because I love water.

[Marissa C 9]

My drink of choice is always Water so I'm having no problem getting more than 64oz's a day. I usually carry around an Autoseal water bottle that is 24oz's. I drink about 4-5 of those a day. I am sad reading that so many are nauseous from water after the surgery. Makes me nervous because I love water.

I was just like you! Water, alllllll the time!!!! My surgery was 7/24 and I can't stand water! I do use a little bit of crystal light.