All during pregnancy, and even now, I chewed gum.. baby brain, atm, so I can't remember the brand.. might be the new Extra.  I never bothered to count the calories, because I can work those off just by the walking and housecleaning.  I had the metallic taste 1st trimester, then again 3rd trimester, and HAD to do something to help with it, because the constant tooth brushing wasn't helping, not to mention the poor enamel on my teeth.

And I've swallowed at least 5 pieces of gum.. compliments of my daughter kicking at the wrong time and making me gasp or choke on it.  No side effects, no horrendous pain.. no blockage.

So, if you don't get gassy from the extra air (that is the reason my surgeon gave for not chewing gum, as well as the possibility of it causing a blockage in one of the pouch openings), I don't see the real harm, this far out from surgery.

Hello All and GOOD THURSDAY!
I would like to start out by saying I am not drinking with my meals.....4th day in a row!!! yipee

That being said, Greg and I went to grocery store last night and he bought some "stuff" for the fishing trip he is going on....wouldnt you know the freaking trail mix began calling my name last night.......I measured out a cup and ate BUT I wanted more......he was just going to take a portion of what he bought and was going to leave the rest in the pantry.......I suggested that if he wanted to have some for when he came home he should take it ALL with him....why does the trail mix love me so? It consumes my thoughts, I spend time thinking - there is trail mix in there- oh i know there is trail mix, wish i had trail mix ...sigh.................

Nancy-

I too, am a gum chewer- some days- i take a piece out and put a piece in.   i LOVE the Ice breakers ICE CUBES...i buy at TARGET in the 40 packs!  I do worry about accidentally swallowing my gum as well...i NEVER drink with gum in my mouth for that  fear. UH....i dont count it as anything....could be another one of my issues......

 

Good Morning everyone...at least it still is here.

I just want to know where you are with gum chewing. My doctor told me never to chew gum, but as time went on, I began to chew anyway. I have never been one to swallow my gum, but a bit of me worries it might happen accidentally one time, and I wonder what would happen. I think I am chewing more gum than ever before, and I worry about it (am I addicted; does it matter?) My favorite flavor id Orbit's Bubble Mint. I count it as a low-cal snack, but I still worry. What about you - do you chew?
Thanks, nancy

Thanks Melissa!!! ;-)