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And how soon after the surgery can hard candy be eaten?
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Awake, alert GI func: As long as you are awake, alert and have intact GI function with no oropharyngeal or gastrointestinal wounds/incisions, you may be permitted hard candies but discuss with your surgeon first.
Answered 6/10/2014
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