Here's something sticky thats good:

coloCan
coloCan Member Posts: 1,944 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
A report from John Hopkins says chewing sugarless gum after colon cancer surgery can reduce your recovery stay in hospital by several days......."Chewing gum triggers the same reflex as eating, stimulating gasstrointestinal hormones connected with bowel activity".....Article does not mention nature of surgery (colostomy?)....Since we usually aren't allowed to eat for a few days ,this might help those of you facing surgery in the future. More detailed reports should follow in other publications....Chew your way to a faster recovery.....steve

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  • John23
    John23 Member Posts: 2,122 Member
    #2
    Nice to meat chew.


    You don't have to be limited to gum, Steve.

    You can have White Castle Hamburgers if you want,
    just don't swallow.
  • maglets
    maglets Member Posts: 2,576 Member
    #3
    John23 said:

    Nice to meat chew.


    You don't have to be limited to gum, Steve.

    You can have White Castle Hamburgers if you want,
    just don't swallow.

    haha
    must be spring!

    don't know about the hamburger but the gum idea makes sense...

    mags
  • coloCan
    coloCan Member Posts: 1,944 Member
    #4
    John23 said:

    Nice to meat chew.


    You don't have to be limited to gum, Steve.

    You can have White Castle Hamburgers if you want,
    just don't swallow.

    Years ago, John, after a long night of drinking,etc,
    a couple of those little White Castle burgers used to clean out my insides for me.....Stuff would be coming out of me at both ends at the same time the next morning---no need for go litely then!!!!!....steve
  • Jaylo969
    Jaylo969 Member Posts: 824 Member
    #5
    chewing gum
    will also help to keep your mouth moist. Chemo is very hard on the teeth and dry mouth isn't good...so says my dentist.Sugarfree, of course.

    -Pat
  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #6
    Thanks for the info
    Your timing couldn't be better...as my surgery is this Friday...will be sure to pack some surgarless gum in my bag.

    Odd isn't it, what everyday things can make a difference...

    To better days and better health

    Marie
  • Joy1216
    Joy1216 Member Posts: 290 Member
    #7
    Different Philosophies
    My surgeon wouldn't even let me have ice chips, let alone chewing gum, for 5 days. I wish I had asked the surgeon before surgery what and when I would be allowed to eat or drink.
    Joy

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