Gum on Optifast?

kiki81
on 3/3/10 12:03 am - Hamilton, Canada

Can we chew sugar free gum on Optifast? I have this metaly taste in my mouth from the shakes and thought gum might help.

Kate
My Angel is ShirlJean

Natalie B.
on 3/3/10 12:22 am - Markham, Canada

RNY on 03/08/10

Good question I could use some as well!!!

Invinciable!!

"Nothing Happens before its time !!!"

sam1am
on 3/3/10 1:21 am

VSG on 09/08/09

I don't see any reason why not, using sugar free gum pre-op. Post op, some surgeons don't allow it, but I see no reason why not pre-op.

Sandy
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                              Mark Twain          Animation One

kiki81
on 3/3/10 1:24 am - Hamilton, Canada

RNY on 03/24/10

Thanks Sandy!
I remember them telling us not to use it afterward but if I can use it now to help with this bad taste in my mouth that would be great! I'm sure others around me will be happy too... i/e my husband lol

Kate
My Angel is ShirlJean

chermull6
on 3/3/10 1:37 am - Trenton Ontario, Canada

RNY on 02/10/10

I did optifast last month and I chewed gum. I don't know if I was supposed to but I did and there were no problems.

SW- 345
CW-288
GW-160
Cheryl

leza
on 3/3/10 2:08 am - Canada

RNY on 03/10/10

Hi Kate!!!!

I was told I could chew sugar-free gum to past the time.
It helps me alot when I have temptations.

Leza

pugmommy
on 3/3/10 2:18 am - Canada

RNY on 03/10/10

I found ice breakers gum ( the cube ones) and they are zero sugar and zero calories... I love them.

Start Weight ..... 279
Surgery March 10, 2010
Dr Mammazza
Ottawa Hospital

minimouse56
on 3/3/10 2:54 am - Canada

RNY on 03/10/10

Hi Kate,

I was just referring to my books from the Ottawa Weight Loss Clinic. We can have gum or sugar free mints. Our total calorie count for the day above the optifast is 20 cal. So chewing gum shouldn't be a problem for you.