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 Rick
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As an avid gum chewer, I often wondered what I would do if I accidentally swallowed gum with my ostomy.  Anyone accidentally done this?



   
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VeganOstomy
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I've actually done this several times on purpose to see what happens! The gum comes out and into the bag, looking and smelling like gum! It's pretty wild but I don't suggest making a habit out of it, but I don't think it will hurt. 


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 LK
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I too admit to accidentally swallowing gum and luckily it did come into the pouch as it went into my stomach, no real issues lol!! Interesting topic! 


Linda


   
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glenn.giroir
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@veganostomy

Eric, I laughed so hard at your comment.  I think we'd get along very well.  I'm certainly of the "I wonder how this will come out" school.  😄


Ulcerative Colitis (1995)
Permanent Ileostomy (2019)
Doing what it takes to enjoy life to its fullest.


   
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VeganOstomy
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@glenn-giroir Our stoma is the science kit that schools wish they had 😂


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