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11-05-2007, 05:41 PM
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| Guru In Training Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Buffalo, New York
Posts: 247
Weight Statistics nov.7.2007 Start Date:
MARCH 11,2008 Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 289 lb Start Weight:
217 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
72 lb Weight Loss:
67 lb Lb Left to Lose:
24.9134948097 % % Lost:
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Body Mass Index 46.6407254362 BMI Start:
35.0208907254 BMI Current:
24.2079889807 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  |  why is it wl patients can't chew gum?? i don't understand the problem with gum of the sugar free variety as long as you don't swallow it like a kid 
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11-05-2007, 05:50 PM
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| Big Loser |  You know, I have no idea for sure - I'm too new to all this at this time to know much, but I have a couple of guesses - and I'm sure someone can come along who can give you the REAL answers. One might be that when you chew gum, it might make you swallow air. I know postoperatively, patient's aren't supposed to suck through a straw because of air buildup in the tummy and cause gas and bloating. But that would be just a total guess. Another guess would be that digestion starts in the mouth. When you chew, it starts digestive juices going - and maybe this is not good after having had this type of procedure. But again, that would just be a guess too. Another guess is that I'm just bored and chatty - so I'm offering guesses. But I have to go take my dog out - and hopefully someone who really knows the answer to your question will come along soon. |
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11-05-2007, 05:53 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Posts: 6,870
Weight Statistics 4/1/07 Start Date:
4/19/07 Surgery Date:
5' 9" Height: 258 lb Start Weight:
136 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
122 lb Weight Loss:
-4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.2868217054 % % Lost:
04/19/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38.0957781979 BMI Start:
20.0814954841 BMI Current:
20.6721277043 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass   | i was told by my dr if you swallow it it blocks the passage between the pouch and the intestine. it also causes hunger supposedly. i have chewed gum; not regularly, and i have not swallowed it nor noticed an increase in appetite...yet.
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11-05-2007, 06:51 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 3,030
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10" Height: 363 lb Start Weight:
221 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
142 lb Weight Loss:
56 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.1184573003 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.0793877551 BMI Start:
31.7067346939 BMI Current:
23.6724489796 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Plain and simple. Your tummy isnt as big and gum will bind you UP!!! Litterally. I have chewed it but put more than one piece in my mouth so I didnt swallow it. They will all tell you NO !. If you do goodness be soooooooo careful. |
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11-05-2007, 06:59 PM
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| Super Moderator  | Haven't heard so far about the head stuff. The fact is, gums are a physical danger to pouchies. Even if you know better than to swallow it, there is no telling when you may accidentally swallow. I'm sure y'all have done that once or twice. Once in your pouch, it's going to get stuck there. It won't dissolve, it won't move. You need to keep in mind, the stoma--the opening in your pouch to the small intestines is only about half an inch or so. Someone--your surgeon or gastroentrologist will have to try to get it out through endoscopy, and if that doesn't do the job, it will have to be removed surgically. For one glob of a sticky piece, that is a heck of a lot of trouble, and a heck of a $$$ bill for something that's what, a dime or so? 
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11-05-2007, 07:00 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii
Posts: 2,966
Blog Entries: 2 Weight Statistics 07/23/2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2" Height: 230 lb Start Weight:
125 lb Current Weight:
115 lb Goal Weight:
105 lb Weight Loss:
10 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.652173913 % % Lost:
June 23 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.0629552549 BMI Start:
22.860301769 BMI Current:
21.0314776275 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | My surgeon says its because if you accidentaly swallow it it will cause some issues you dont want to deal with, he told me as long as I make good and sure I dont swallow it I can have it. It helps me with the whole craving thing if I am chewing gum my mind doesnt wander to food so much |
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11-05-2007, 07:49 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WADING RIVER (Long Island), NY
Posts: 4,755
Weight Statistics 7/16/07 Start Date:
7/16/07 Surgery Date:
4' 11" Height: 230 lb Start Weight:
137 lb Current Weight:
115 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
22 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40.4347826087 % % Lost:
12/31/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46.4492961793 BMI Start:
27.6676242459 BMI Current:
23.2246480896 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | I Dont Know A Piece Of Gum Is Just Not Worth The Risk Of Somthing Happening. Any Accident Can Happen And You Could Swallow It. Its Not Worth It And I Love Gum. When Im At The Supermarket I Stare At It On The Check Out Line. Lol
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11-05-2007, 08:35 PM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: coarsegold california
Posts: 1,280
Weight Statistics 8/23/07 Start Date:
8/22/07 Surgery Date:
5' 7" Height: 315 lb Start Weight:
211 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
104 lb Weight Loss:
41 lb Lb Left to Lose:
33.0158730159 % % Lost:
I have no idea Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 49.3305858766 BMI Start:
33.0436622856 BMI Current:
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Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | my surgeion gave me a list of no-no's and gum was on there because of swallowing air.
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11-05-2007, 10:30 PM
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| Newbie  Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Buffalo , New York
Posts: 6
Weight Statistics August 24 2007 Start Date:
August 24 2007 Surgery Date:
Height: 280 lb Start Weight:
235 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
45 lb Weight Loss:
100 lb Lb Left to Lose:
16.0714285714 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 41.3 BMI Start:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I really havnt thought of it till I read this post ! Its something like smoking I guess . If I dont buy them I dont have to worry about it ! Liz
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