chewing gum

[Annie fabulous bailey]

i miss my chewing gum, im 3 weeks post..........can i have it yet?

 

[Peterborough Guy]

generally no, only because the danger of swallowing it and it getting into your pouch.

 

[Annie fabulous bailey]

but ill never do that........... really feel sick

 

[tink1974]

i couldnt live with my chewing gum - didnt really bother with it before op - suppose i was too busy eating rubbish lol

 

[JO28172]

I was told its a no no forever as stimulates you wanting food too, as well as risk of it being swallowed and damaging pouch.

 

[penelope1008]

Chewing gum stimulates the gastric juices ready for food risking an ulcer, it also means you swallow a lot of air let alone the risk of swallowing the gum itself & blocking the pouch. I find when the need to chew becomes unbearable if I nibble on some Australian liquorice, good for preventing constipation (in moderation as after all it has a lot of sugar). But it satisfies the need to chew something without risking other side effects.

 

[Annie fabulous bailey]

Could i have some sugar free smints then do you think? Thank u so much for getting back to me, i love this site!

 

[Neeta]

Well, thanks from me too. That has saved me asking the question about having "chuttie" at my next WLS Meeting. I will just have to give it away at work.

 

[penelope1008]

Worth a try but be careful with sugar free sweets etc they contain sorbitol which if taken in large enough amounts (& that varies for each individual) can trigger diahorrea.