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Bobbisoft
on 3/19/18 7:07 pm

VSG on 03/14/18

Can we still chew gum after surgery?

(deactivated member)
on 3/19/18 7:41 pm

VSG on 01/12/17

Yes, just don't swallow it especially if you are early out from surgery.

Shannon S.
on 3/19/18 7:45 pm, edited 3/19/18 12:45 pm

VSG on 11/07/17

Sure, but your NUT would probably state sugar free only.

(deactivated member)
on 3/20/18 9:30 am

VSG on 03/01/18

My insructions say NO gum. Because of gas & the fear that it may be swallowed. Who swallows gum? But maybe by being so hungry or accidently it can happen. If you do, limit the amount of time like just sit & chew don't do chores ect while chewing & spit it out rught away. Just becuase the risk is so great, u dnt want to damage ur new tummy.

Gwen M.
on 3/20/18 10:41 am

VSG on 03/13/14

For some people gum makes them crave food, so if you're one of those people, don't chew it.

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Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

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RobbieMcKenney
on 3/21/18 12:51 pm

I have always been a rabid gum chewer and started chewing again at about 3 months. it is always sugar free and I don't swallow it. Never had a problem.

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