Question:
Are the sugar free chocolate bars (like diabetics use) tolerated by most rny post ops

for an occassional treat?? Just wondering if dumping was a problem.    — Dana D. (posted on July 16, 2002)

July 16, 2002
I have not had a problem with them.
   — Mary H.

July 16, 2002
I bought a package this past weekend to settle a weird craving (always hated chocolate) for chocolate. I only took one bite, but it didnt do anything to me. If I can recall correctly it had 8 grams of fat per serving, sugar free. I am 7 weeks post-op -41 lbs
   — hrussinko

July 16, 2002
I just tried my first one and it was very yummy! I bought the 50/50 Dark Chocolate candy bar, I couldn't really tell the difference between that and the Hershey's Special Dark (from what I remember). 50/50 also has a milk chocolate bar which I haven't tried yet. I bought my candy bar at Kroger's.
   — stacjean

July 16, 2002
There are a couple I enjoy LOTS. They're so rich that it only takes a bite or two to feel like I've had the real thing. They don't bother me, but some people do not tolerate the sugar alcohols (sugar subs)
   — vitalady

July 16, 2002
As I am nauseaus constantly (3 months post-op) NSA popsicles and fudgesicles are always in my freezer. If nothing else stays down that is what I have.
   — kultgirl

July 17, 2002
Be careful...I'm 14 mos postop and I've just started trying the sugar free cookies and candy bars...For the first time, I'm dumping. I have always had mild dumping when I eat too much fat, but since I've totally stayed away from sugar and even limited the artificial sweeteners, I am just now finding out the sugar alcohol and the others like sorbitol and manitol(??spelling??) really mess me up. I get severe abdominal pains, sweating, light headiness and nausea. It's just not worth it. I stick to watermelon, grapefruit or other fruits for my sweet tooth. Careful with the skins on fruit though...sometimes they work and sometimes they just get stuck. Hope this helps. Teri
   — Teri D.

July 18, 2002
Hello Dana, I found a great sugar free/ fat free and LOW carb chocolate. They are called Pure Delight. You can order them online at www.puredelightproducts.com. They give you all the nutritional facts and have a good Q & A part. I actually got my step mother to eat these, and she too loves them! Good Luck!
   — Ericka S.

July 18, 2002
Hello Dana, I found a great sugar free/ fat free and LOW carb chocolate. They are called Pure Delight. You can order them online at www.puredelightproducts.com. They give you all the nutritional facts and have a good Q & A part. I actually got my step mother to eat these, and she too loves them! Good Luck!
   — Ericka S.