Question about artificial sweetners

Hi all! Please share with me. Having RNY and I know we can't have sugar. No probelm for me. But, please let me know the effects any of you have had with artificial sweetners. I use Splenda. I was getting ready to purchase the whey 3 oz. protein vials since they have 42gms of protein per vial. It has spenda in it. Too much money to waste if our tummy's can't take it. Needing your help and advice. Thanks Charlotte kid4ever

Charlotte, I am 6 weeks post-opp and I have no problem with splenda, I use it often, but you may wait and see if anyone else has any problems with it....Vesta

Vesta, Thanks for the quick response. Have you heard of the protein vials I am speaking of? I think they sound terrific considering I am going to battle the hair loss. LOL Please tell me how you are doing and what changes you have encountered and how much weight loss? I am so excited for you and I can't hardly wait! If it is something you want to share personally you can send it to [email protected] Charlotte kid4ever

Yes I have heard of the vials, I thought I might try them because I cant hardly stand the protein drinks, at least the vials are of smaller amounts. I am doing just great, the first mo was the hardest for me, trying to figure out what I can have and how much, because of the issue with the protein drinks, but now everything seems to be coming together I try to drink 1 aday anyway... The surgery was not bad at all, One minute I was going down to what they called the holding room to prep for surgery I was talking away and the next time I neww anything I woke up and the doc. told me it was over...just walk and sip all you can.. and remember it want be long you can have food, you just want want as much, it is amazing. Anytime I can answer any questions you might have just ask.......vesta

The Protica vials go down pretty good. They do have a bit of an aftertaste, but I have found for me personally all protien shakes/drinks do. You just have to find what you an tolerate. The protica vials are less in volume and they are tart and fruity so if you have problems with the creamy and sweet of shakes they are a good alternative. I bought a sampler pack to decide what flavors worked for me.

hey Marilyn how you doin? did you get my email add?....Where do you get the vials at?....vesta

V - I got your address and sent you a note. See below for my link. I hope you are doing well. I must walk today - but I've been doing laundry, working on work stuff and paying bills - besides my little asides to this site ;) Hope you are having a great weekend! Hugs, M

Marilyn, Thanks sor the input. I will look them up and try them too then. The ones I found are called New Whey Protein Bullets at bariatriceating.com How far out are you? Let me know too where you got your vials. Have a great weekend! Charlotte B kid4ever

http://www.protica.com/store/detail.aspx?ID=7 is where I got my vials. I love the bariatriceating.com site too. One of the products on there that I have found the best tasting is the Micellar Milk. I have the vanilla. I use it in my oatmeal, shakes, and drink straight. I ordered the chocolate, but have not received it yet.

Charlotte I had the sleeve done last April. Sort of the same thing as the RNY. I dont have any probles with Slplenda or Equal. But I did want to post about the vials that you was talking about. When I was checking into WLS and going to all the seminars and support meetings. There was a lady at the meeting talking about the vials. The Nut spoke up and said Yes they are a good way to get your protein in BUT since your body cant absorb but only approx 30 grams of protein in 1 hour. She has seen alot of people with low protein levels. Because they were thinking they were getting all their protein in. So if the vials are 3 oz drink 1/2 wait at least an hour then finish the other 1/2 to get your total 42 grams of protein. Other wise your drinking the 3 oz and actually only getting around 30 grams of protein. I didnt realize this so I try to share it with everyone. Something to think about. God Bless Melissa