Question:
I have dry mouth. will i be able to chew gum, or drink, anytime i want? After wls sur

I have dry mouth a lot so i drink or chew gum. But after wls surgery this will be a problem.    — Mindy M. (posted on February 13, 2000)

February 13, 2000
Hi Mindy: After wls you'll want to keep a glass of water with you at all times, and sip constantly. It's the only way you'll be able to get your water in at the beginning. And, the more water the better! Good luck. Jaye
   — Jaye C.

February 14, 2000
I agree about the dry mouth. I take meds that do that to me and where ever I am, I have to have water or other fluids to drink. I hope that I will still be able to chew gum as that helps too.
   — char T.

March 30, 2004
The first time I tried sugarfree gum, I got sick as a dog. I will never try chewing gum again, ever!!
   — D S.

March 30, 2004
If your diabetic pre op that can make you thirsty all the time. For most that resolves itself after WLS, and the thirst goes away. You WILL need to sip sip sip early on to prevent dehydration. My wife chews gum without a problem. Early on its at risk of getting stuck but liong term I eat things whole bigger than gum without a problem
   — bob-haller