Chewing Gum

Rachel M.
on 1/21/15 12:40 am, edited 1/21/15 12:40 am

VSG on 12/31/14

I was told to give up chewing gum after surgery. I like these green tea mints from trader joes. They taste just like tea!! You can suck on em or chew. They are very tasty!

Personally, I don't think chewing gum is worth it. The slight chance I could accidently swallow it will keep me away for sure.

{ HW:275 | CW:166.6 | GW:145 | TL:108.4 }

VSG on 12/31/2014 with Dr. John Kelly at UMASS Memorial.

brians34
on 1/21/15 3:20 am - Robinson, TX

I was told no gum or using straws for the same reason that they cause you to get more air in your stomache.

Gwen M.
on 1/21/15 3:30 am

VSG on 03/13/14

However many people have found that drinking through a straw causes them to swallow less air so actually works better.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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