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[tobhappy&healthy 50]

Has anyone had stomach issues from chewing gum? sugar free gum of coarse. I will admit I have been chewing quite a bit of gum for the past month or so (Probable a Pack + a day). I have been experiencing extreme bloating/gas & loose stool for about a month. I originally thought maybe it was my vitamins/calcium or food but eliminating things from my diet & putting Vitamins on hold for a week with no improvement in my stomach has helped me come to the realization that it may be the gum. Duh!

Just wondering if any fellow sleevers have experienced this problem. (My stomach rumbles & gurgles all day long with unbelievable bloat & gas) tmi.. I'm sure

[Jessilou 24]

Hi! I was told not to chew gum or use straws for this exactly reason. Have you tried Gas-x?

[heycrystal2052 430]

I don't chew gum, the gas is unbelievable. If I need a little "refresher", I'll chew for a second or two, then spit it out. As a whole, gum isn't in my life anymore.

[tobhappy&healthy 50]

I'm a year out from surgery & can say I have honestly not had any problems post op. I have been using straws without a problem & don't remember being told not to chew gum. I do think tho it's the amount of gum I'm chewing. I will just eliminate gum completely. I started thinking was seriously wrong with my stomach so it's kinda a relief to know it's from excessive gum chewing. Thanks for the reply!!

[tobhappy&healthy 50]

I don't chew gum, the gas is unbelievable. If I need a little "refresher", I'll chew for a second or two, then spit it out. As a whole, gum isn't in my life anymore.

It is unbelievable...I've never felt like that before!!!
Thanks for reply

[Jessilou 24]

You can always try a mint or something to suck on... that is what I do.

[heycrystal2052 430]

12 minutes ago, Jessilou said:

You can always try a mint or something to suck on... that is what I do.

Listerine Strips are now my best friend. Believe it or not, sucking on candy bothers me as well. I get something I can chew (not gummy) or something that dissolves. Oh the joys of life, we gotta love them!

[Jessilou 24]

I hadn't thought about Listerine Strips! That is a fantastic idea.

[Joann454 1,329]

I hadn't thought about Listerine Strips! That is a fantastic idea.

Love them but be warned...they are tongue burners! I stuck one in my mom's tongue once, ooh was she mad! LOL

[tobhappy&healthy 50]

Listerine Strips are now my best friend. Believe it or not, sucking on candy bothers me as well. I get something I can chew (not gummy) or something that dissolves. Oh the joys of life, we gotta love them!

Great idea! Thanks!!