nursemom Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Hello Everyone, I have so enjoyed reading everyone's advice and stories. Thanks for your posts! I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with chewing gum post op. I am a huge gum person and am obsessed with fresh breath! Just thinking about if it will increase gas or how it will effect the band??? It may seem silly, but I want to make sure to do everything right. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 I was a big gum chewer too. As I was leaving the OCC after surgery the nurse grabbed a garbage can and held it up in front of me and said no gum! I guess you swallow air while chewing. I just carried my toothbrush and paste with me. I have since started back chewing gum because I am eating solids again and that often includes garlic and onions. I don't think it's giving me any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandgroupie Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 I was told that it was okay to chew gum (by Dr. Miranda). It's obviously imporant that you NOT be a gum swallower!!! I'm 45 years old and have outgrown that long ago! So gum helped get me through my pre op diet by keeping my chompers busy. I did not experience any gas and it had no effect on the band. Again.... if I had the tendency to swallow my gum, I wouldn't be chewing it with my band! Hello Everyone,I have so enjoyed reading everyone's advice and stories. Thanks for your posts! I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with chewing gum post op. I am a huge gum person and am obsessed with fresh breath! Just thinking about if it will increase gas or how it will effect the band??? It may seem silly, but I want to make sure to do everything right. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursemom Posted September 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 thanks for the advice~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julieburns Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Huge gum chewer here, no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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