Artificial Sweeteners making me hungry (pre op diet)??

 I am still in the approval stage, but I have to lose 25lbs pre surgery.  I noticed that since I have been on the diet that if I drink a diet iced tea or something with artificial sweetener in it, I get hungry sooner.  I didn't have any today and I stayed fuller today.  I know post op I can't have sugar and was curious if you experiance the same thing???  Does anyone use any alternatives??  

First, congratulations on the 25 lbs... that's wonderful progress! 

I have used artificial sweetner for several years as I have (had now after surgery) diabetes.  I never used Sweet & Low because it's saccarin (sp?).  I prefer Splenda, Truvia, or Stevia.  Purvia is ok but I found I had an aftertaste with it that I didn't like.  I never associated earlier hunger with use of a sweetner so I can't say I experienced what you are.  I just know that I felt fuller with greater portions of protein and ensuring that any starches I ate are from whole grains/non-white starch.  As long as I did that, I didn't have a problem between meals.

Of course, now, post-op, I am focusing on protein and fluid.  That will evolve over time but not too much... protein will always be first after fluids and vitamins.

Good journey to you,
Diana

 Hmm, I never thought about the starches too.  That could be part of my problem.  A big part of my hunger comes on after breakfast when I have a bagle thin and yogurt, but the bagel thin is not whole grain.  Next time I go to the store I will make the switch and take note.    I use equal alot, maybe I will give Splenda a try too.  
Thanks Diana, you gave me aot to consider!! 

you need more protein, lose the bagel now, you won't be eating them post op

Katy, I had been using artifical sweeteners for years due to diabetes.  I found that drinking more liquids helped, also switch to a salad size plate and use smaller utensils.  Stop eating when satisfied, not when full or the plate is clean.  It is one of the habits that we use after surgery.