Question:
WHAT IS REAL MEDICAL REASON FOR NOT HAVING SUGAR ALCOHOLS

WHAT ALSO IS THE REAL ILL EFFECTS OF SUGAR ALCOHOLS    — MissThankful (posted on March 29, 2004)

March 29, 2004
For me....extreme, terrible BAD GAS!!!!! But I still eat sugar free candy, etc. I've stayed away from refined sugar and I'm 15 months out. I also had a bad dumping incident from sugar alcohol...(3) pieces of Russell Stover S/F candy on an empty stomach.
   — debmi

March 29, 2004
Sugar alcohols make me dump BIG time! I can't handle more than about 6-7 grams. Barb 4/07/03 235/135/130
   — Barbara C.

March 29, 2004
As with the previous poster, I also get very bad PAINFUL gas from the sugar alchohols. I cannot eat sugar free chocolate at all or look out! But regular chocolate I have found I can eat a small piece like a few M and M's or a Hershey's kiss, and I am fine. All I really want is just that little taste of chocolate. I am 6 months post op RNY.
   — Rebecca Johnson

March 29, 2004
There is no real "medical" reasons to avoid SA's...there are personal physical reasons that some people avoid them. I have no problem with them, but I do have major trouble with glycerin. (shrug).
   — [Deactivated Member]

March 29, 2004
gas so bad I could only wish for death. (of course the smell might kill those around me)
   — **willow**

March 30, 2004
They make me nauseous. I can tolerate some sugar, so I prefer a little of the real thing to satisfy my craving over the sugar alcohol version. I personally don't like the after taste either.
   — Dragonfly2B2

March 31, 2004
I've never heard of medical reasons that they are bad for our health, but horrific gas and cramping seem to be pretty common when eating them. I make my own treats using fructose, Splenda, or turbinado sugar. In fact, I have developed a whole recipe book with some unbelievable desserts. It is available to view the index and order at www.freewebs.com/recipes-after-rny or you can email me at [email protected] Good luck to you.
   — Lynette B.