newbie question

andiek77
on 7/12/11 3:18 am - NJ

can i chew gum (sf of course) now that im banded?

I wasnt sure if it was something that would cause air bubbles or some other random thing? haha.

Yes. im serious.

I also had my one week post op apt today, but didnt get a chance to ask the Dr.

cristie2000
on 7/12/11 3:54 am

Lap Band on 04/19/11

I am sure that you are going to get many different answers on this topic. I was told by my doctor to stay away from it. Some people accidently swallow the gum, which can potentially block the stoma. I have resorted to breath mints instead. I really do not want to run the risk of having a blocked stoma.

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.? ~Theodore Roosevelt

andiek77
on 7/12/11 3:56 am - NJ

ok. thanks.
I wasnt sure, since i wasnt specifically told to stay away from it.

tic tacs it is.

bubblesrn
on 7/12/11 5:38 am

Lap Band on 02/22/08

Hello! Yes, I would stay away from gum at least the1st 6 weeks while you are healing because you add air and gas to you as you chew it!

Good luck to you!

Where abouts in NJ are you?

Jan

all the weight has been lost post-op..I LOVE MY BAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

highest weight: 333 pounds (I know I gained after my last "weigh in" in the doctors office so probably it's more like 340 pounds)
current weight: 151 pounds (7/12/11)
I've been at goal (165 pounds) for 6 months now and now on maintence. I tend to go up and down depending on time of the month and such!

andiek77
on 7/12/11 7:31 am - NJ

im near Trenton.

Thanks

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