Sucking on hard candy during clear liquid phase

[hills&valleys 130]

Would these be allowed during a clear liquid diet as long as you do not chew and swallow the hard candy? After surgery, your mouth is dry, throat is sore and stomach is queasy....seems like a good option to address all issues. The only objectionable factor I foresee, might be the sugar alcohols causing more gas but one or two pieces shouldn't contribute unless a person is highly sensitive to sugar alcohols. Any experience or opinions would be appreciated.

[The Greater Fool 1,952]

My surgeon forbade in the strongest terms possible doing anything like this. Apparently, it's ridiculously easy to swallow by accident and then you're in for a load of not fun as they stick a grabber down your throat to grab it. His imagery, not mine.

I chose not to chance it. Many have without harm.

Good luck,

Tek

[hills&valleys 130]

27 minutes ago, The Greater Fool said:

My surgeon forbade in the strongest terms possible doing anything like this. Apparently, it's ridiculously easy to swallow by accident and then you're in for a load of not fun as they stick a grabber down your throat to grab it. His imagery, not mine.

I chose not to chance it. Many have without harm.

Good luck,

Tek

That is frightening!

[The Greater Fool 1,952]

23 minutes ago, hills&valleys said:

That is frightening!

I believe it was intended to be.

When you have tens of vulnerable patients at a time, he said it happenned at least once a month.

I was scared straight. But again, others have managed it without mishap.

How averse are you to risk?

Good luck,

Tek

[hills&valleys 130]

1 minute ago, The Greater Fool said:

How averse are you to risk?

Good luck,

Tek

I take risk in business but not with my health. I will add that as far as the hard candy....I am a "sucker" not a chew-er but the remedy to the accidental swallowing is a definite deterrent!

[omrhsn 608]

I agree with the others. Better stay away from it. I think the risks outweigh the benefits in this case

[Arabesque 6,481]

There are alternatives. Biotene spray to moisturise your mouth (take some to the hospital) & warm drinks can be more soothing to a sore throat & tummy than cool or cold.

Oh & the sugar alcohol reaction can be much worse than just gas: diarrhoea, cramping, etc. It’s not uncommon to be more sensitive to them after surgery.

All the best with your surgery & recovery.

Edited February 23, 2023 by Arabesque

[summerseeker 1,850]

I used to put tiny slivers of hard cheese in my mouth and waited till it disappeared. My Keto mouth thought it was delightful

[DrinkMoreRadium 16]

I second the biotene spray or lozenges. I am 10 days post op and these saved my mouth in the first couple days. I did ask the clinic nurse if I was allowed and she meant to ask the surgeon but never got back to me. I imagine they would have said no, but I snuck them in anyway. I only used them about 5 times within 24 hours post op though. After that, I had Water and ice so there was no need.

[smc124 118]

sugar free popsicles are your friend!!

[ninermine 5]

Wow you lost 60 lb!! That's truly a goal! Which surgery did you have did you have bypass or sleeve? I had sleeve. I know about the hair fall out I ended up getting my haircut short very short and that seemed to help

[GeorgieLynn 34]

For dry mouth symptoms I use Biotene oral moisturizers in the form of gel and/or their spray. Their toothpaste and mouth wash is also great for everyday but I don't feel it gives the severe relief that is needed after events such as surgery when you are no P.O. and such. It helps greatly! Widely available and afordable.