Question:
I am six months postop and accidentally swallowed a piece fo Dentyne Chewing Gum

about 3 and 1/2 hours ago....am I going to suffer pain or what? I hope not...what can I expect? Carolyn Gilliland -75#    — Carolyn G. (posted on September 20, 2001)

September 20, 2001
I will be having my open RNY on Oct. 8, 2001. My doctor said in his literature he gave me to read, NO GUM. If I were you I would call my doctor.
   — Mary S.

September 20, 2001
try dissolving [Adolph's] a teaspoon meat tenderizer in a half cup of warm water and drink slowly. I read this in a WLS book.
   — [Anonymous]

September 20, 2001
Carolyn, Are you having pain? Chances are the gum will go right on through and not cause a problem. Personally, I wouldn't go the meat tenderizer route unless you know you are backed up. Your pouch is too tender to toss meat tenderizer down there if it's not absolutely necessary. Have you had anything to drink since the gum swallow? If liquids are going through well, have you tried a small meal yet? You MIGHT end up having some pain from this, but it's not an absoulte. I chew gum all the time; I consider the risk to be worth it. It keeps my mouth moist and busy!
   — BethVBG

September 21, 2001
I've swallowed my gum twice now. Yeah, I know, dumb, but I had no problems from it either time. I'd wait & see if a problem develops, THEN call your Doctor if it seems necessary.
   — Kathy W.