C1BandedBabe Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Would you advise to chew it or is it a no no... I remember reading something about it giving you gas... Do you guys avoid it or does it affect you at all?? By the way I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ready for this 3 day weekend!! WOOO HOOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrty835 Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 I dont need any more gas than the one I have now, so I'm avoiding it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 I chew the heck out of gum. I am sure that you swallow some are, depending on how you chew I guess. Do not swallow the gum, that would be a terrible PB I would imagine. I use gum when I have head hunger or when I am stressed instead of reaching for the food as I have done for so many years. Gum before surgery can cause you to have more acid in your stomach due to fact that your stomach senses you are eating something and it goes to work. Check with the Dr. if planning on chewing while doing the fast. Hope this helps, it is only my opinion and thoughts. Have a great day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willi333 Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Would you advise to chew it or is it a no no... I remember reading something about it giving you gas... Do you guys avoid it or does it affect you at all?? By the way I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ready for this 3 day weekend!! WOOO HOOO! I do chew and I do sugar free hard candy - buuut - I never had the gas/air problem like some other bandsters deal with BTW, I am so ready too and counting the minutes to get out of here (office) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyodieter Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 I chew gum at work so I won't eat the munchie mix I have to put out for Happy Hour. It has never seemed to affect me gas wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erin2796 Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 I have been chewing gum with out any problems...Just remember not to swallow it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1BandedBabe Posted July 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 I am a gum chewer too ever since I quit smoking but haven't chewed it since surgery. Kinda scared to since I still have gas but maybe after my 3 weeks of liquids I will get the guts to try it again and see how it affects me. 1 week of liquids down, 2 more weeks to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momonamission Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 I chew it and do not have any problems. Everyone's diiferent. You will have to try and see how it works for you. Dawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banded4life Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 I have no problems with it either. I used to smoke too so the gum is a must for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynzz Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 I tried gum for the first time today since my surgery and had no problems. I only chewed 1 piece though. I think you will be fine, chew away!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim2BSlim Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Gum doesn't bother me at all. Just try it and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 I avoid gum like the plague...the action of chewing actually creates the flow of gastric juices and you will feel hungrier sooner. I suck on mints..it helps with mouth dryness and your breath. Try it! Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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