Red Deer Patients: Splenda

 Hi everyone,

I was wondering if any Red Deer patients know whether Splenda and other sugar free products are allowed? I know Dr Farries said no to artificial sweeteners. Does Splenda count?

Anyone in Red Deer still have caffeine?  In our group on Monday this one woman said caffeine stops the hunger not makes her hungry. I agree. She has been having coffee with sugar free syrups. Our nurse Christine didn't think that was wrong. 

 I made a post about it on the Facebook group. Hopefully someone answers soon 

 Thank you very much. I need to join that group but I need to make another Facebook account because I don't want certain people on there to know and I do not want it to come up as my groups for everyone to see... Right now I need some privacy

 I understand! I made a profile just so I could join it. Im melanie likestorun on there. :) It's a good one to join because most of the people have gone through the Red deer program so they are pretty helpful.

I got a few answers so far and the people that went through RD all said no sugar or sugar substitutes. It stimulates the appetite. :( another thing I have to cross off my list. I have it in my coffee sometimes.
Maybe call the cli ic to confirm?

 Hi. Yeah I made a new account. I'll go on there and add you. I'm waiting for an admin to accept my request. 

 Actually it wont let me add you :(

 I searched for you but couldn't find you. I adjusted my settings, I didn't realize they were set like that. :)

 I think splenda counts as an artificial sweetener, but let me know when you get an answer. If not, I will ask on my next appointment on Thursday.

Hello.  Yeah I agree with you. I think splenda is an artificial sweetener as well. But a girl can hope!! I wish.  I just can't do decaf coffee with just skim milk.  Can't do it.  If I find out I will notify you. 

 Its sounds like ladies on facebook are saying its ok if it doesnt increase cravings. I will ask tomorrow though and let you know.