What if I can't have aritificial sweeteners?

Yes, I can't tolerate artificial sweeteners - NutraSweet, Splenda, Saccahrine.  Just a tiny bit of them gives me a horrible migraine. I notice folks saying that there chewable vitamins have artificial sweeteners, their protein drinks, on their clear diets. Is there a way to do this without having artificial sweeteners?  What do you all think? Thanks! Jane in Southern MD

ElizaJane, I can imagine that it would be difficult to find those items (vitamins/protein supplements) without the artificial sweeteners you mentioned.   Perhaps you'd be able to use Stevia (which is a plant based sweetener).?  I suggest that you get with your Nutritionist, perhaps she'll be able to recommend a product that does not contain the artificial sweeteners that you mentioned. HTH

Yes, the nutritionist  and I are going to have to spend a lot of time together with all my allergies.  I just hope there is a way around things as I have a lot of food allergies too - milk, soy, berries, etc.  I can tolerate some milk, but definitely not soy.  It isn't going to be easy - I will have to find out what I will need to eat after the surgery and try a lot of things so I'll know if I can use them. My herbalist knows of liquid vitamins - I don't know if that meets the requirements or not. Stevia is no longer legal in the US - last I heard (from the dietician that is doing my 6 mo diet) is that the FDA took it off the "acceptable" list - I don't know why.  That was the only sweetener I could tolerate. It's hard going into this knowing I have so many limitations.  I so desperately need the help this surgery provides, but know there are many reasons why it may not work for me. Thanks for your reply - Jane

Jane, Try not to be discouraged, if you want this you'll make it work :-) Arlene Swantko, the dietician affiliated with Drs. Singh and Averbach (St. Agnes) is wonderful. Take Care