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!

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.

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.

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?

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

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!

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.

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.

FYI - there is no dumping syndrome with the sleeve.

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.

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.