The Effect of Chewing Gum on Nausea, Vomiting and Bowel Function After Colorectal Surgery

For the patients in the experimental group, sugar-free xylitol gum containing 1.2-1.37 grams of xylitol per piece, available in the market, will be used. Participants in the experimental group will start chewing gum on the first postoperative day and will be allowed to chew a single piece of gum 3 times a day at 9:00, 14:00 and 19:00, respectively, for 15 minutes. The gum will be given to the participants regularly by a researcher until the first reported flatulence.