Chewing Gum

I am aware that this may seem like a silly question but is chewing sugar free gum a no-no? I started to do this between my meal and water time, you know the 1 hr that we are supposed to wait. I cannot stand these hour breaks b/c I get soooo thirsty. So I started chewing gum in between. But I just thought today, doesn't this create juices in the stomach? Am I making this up or would chewing gum be almost the same as just drinking water?

Christine, I was told we shouldn't chew gum. Mostly because if you accidently swallow it, it could cause a blockage. God bless & take care, Kelly

I know I may be publically spanked for this, but I chew gum non-stop. Never had an issue, and the whole blockage theory is in fact just a theory. I have never swallowed my gum, and unless I am in a freak accident and accidently do it I will take full responsibility. LOL Kristin

I have chewed sugarless gum, as a matter of fact I was chewing one week post-op. I know several successful post-ops who chew it. Just try not to swallow it. Pam

Hi Christine, I was told the same thing about swallowing the gum and causing a blockage. Not a gum chewer myself but you may want to be careful. Good Luck! Julio

Thanks guys! I really appreciate all the great responces! But what I really wanted to know is: am I sabatoging myself by chewing the gum? Does the extra juices it creates in the stomach make the food pass quicker? I will be careful about not swallowing it though. Thanks everyone!

No, you will be fine as far as weightloss and gum, it's only the swallowing danger that the surgeon is concerned about. Chew on my friend! LOL Kristin