Hard Candy?

[slimmom24angels 47]

Hello Fellow Sleepers,

Quick question, can we have hard candy? I was sleeved last Thursday, 8/30. I just want some flavor. I have some Jolly Ranchers left over from the clear liquid diet, pre op. Dr office is closed today, so I thought that I just throw the question out. Thanks for responding. Continued success!

[Need-a-Sleeve 211]

I asked ( thought the same thing--they are clear) and was told no. They want my carbs kept really low & to stay hydrated with fluids.

[Thyckness718 21]

I was told that we could suck on a piece of sugar free candy but just one piece. Don' overdue it because that can cause dumping also. Also I was told that Listerine strips are awesome for dry mouth. Just put a strip on your tongue and let it dissolve.

[fluffylibra30 323]

Jolly rancher is way to much sugar for a new sleeve. Also if you happen to swallow it the candy would be sharp on your staple line.

How about some sugar free Popsicles?

[lollyfidy1965 402]

I only have sugar-free hard candy...very careful about carb intake. Werther's sugar-free caramels are very tasty.

[1footinfrontoftheother 7]

I use Dr Barker from Barker Bariatrics and he says it is okay to have a piece of sugar free hard candy if needed but only one!

[slimmom24angels 47]

Ok, thanks for your responses. I got my popsicles, and I'm satisfied. This is the true test. I am ready to eat food again, ready to live my new life.

[SleeveDreamer 383]

Should be sugar free but it will take your staple line at least 12 weeks to heal. If you were to swallow by accident, you may cause trouble. I am almost 9 months out and have never had ny hard candy since my sleeve.

[Randgalt 43]

FYI - there is no dumping syndrome with the sleeve.

[Ready4success 380]

FYI - there is no dumping syndrome with the sleeve.

Although, there is no dumping of a mechanical nature, the sugar alcohols used in some sugar free candies causes dumping due to the chemical nature of the ingredients. If anyone has eaten more than a few pieces, they would have a story to tell.

[slimmom24angels 47]

Well, I have gone through too much to get to this point. I am not going to jeopardize my health or success over a Jolly Rancher. I have moved pass that phase, and working on making the right choices. I had my moment, I have gotten back on track now. Thanks for your input everyone, I really appreciate all of the posts.