Anti Sugar Substitutes

All is well here... I'm even going back to work Wed. night. I'm learning... buuuuuttttt... keeping on track?  Well there's not much hope for that!  I think I will be ok. I don't take in much sugar anyway. I'm sure not in the mood for it now! Take care. Hugs

sugar is very evil to me!!!!

Sugar is the Devil in disguise!

Shawana- I believe like Annie said that Spleand is made from real suger cane. But, I also read that it give you cotton mouth.Hmmm..there is another natrual sweetner called STEVIA ( I think I spelled it right) now I've never tasted it but it might be another option for you. About dumping? no idea there. BTW - glad to see you posting...missed you!

I believe that anything in moderation is ok.  I believe it's important to balance carefully the amount of sugar in our bodies.  I find that anything loaded with sugar (such as lemonade or iced tea in restaurants) will make me sick with one sip!  When I order "sugar free" tea, I am sure to let the waitress know that I cannot have sugar at all for medical reasons.  It helps them to be more mindful of what they are pouring.  Annie can attest to that!  My Nut at UNC Chapel Hill recently returned from a 3 day seminar on diet following WLS.  It was reported there that "dumping" occurs much less often then once thought.  She added that experts have found that the recommended 15 grams of sugar or less per serving was conservative, and that 23 grams max is acceptable.  However, for weight loss purposes I keep mine under 15.  I don't mind occasionally using Splenda or Sweet N Low, however, I agree that it is not good for us.  I prefer to balance my sugar with fruits.

As for your dumping... it's just trial and error, for each of us are different.  JMHO

Diane

You can research or ask your NUT about other sugars... I heard something on TV the other day about sweetner made from agave cactus.  Not everybody dumps... its a learning process... just figure it out as you go. I do not dump and tolerate sugar well... certain things work better than others... just have to live and learn!