Question:
Suger free foods/drinks give me UNCONTROLABLE DIAHREA. Can I do this surgery?

   — txkj (posted on August 2, 2001)

August 2, 2001
I know my dad, who is a diabetic, used some sugar free products that contained maltitrol. It says on the package very clearly they can cause digestive problems. Yeah, try explosive digestive problems!! Anyway, check your labels. Try different products in small quantities with different sugar substitutes that have very little natural sugars. If you can tolerate one, you may have no problems. However, only you can make this choice, as you are the one that might have to live with the consequences of wls.
   — Diana M.

August 2, 2001
Nothing says you must use artificial sweeteners postop. That is only if you want or need to avoid sugar, and want something sweet. Has he tried Splenda? It is new, it has no calories but is made from sugar. I like it. He could use fruit juice for his 'sweet' drinks later, and can use fruits to sweeten certain foods if he wants. But, the answer is that he should go right ahead with the surgery.
   — Cindy H.

August 2, 2001
Have you tried Spleda? It is made from sugar so might cause less problems. If you can't have any artificial sweeteners you can still have the surgery, you will just have to drink water and tea in order to get your fluids in. Since the main food we eat is protein you won't need to worry about sugar free there either. Good luck!
   — georgiacarol

August 2, 2001
After the surgery your body may tolerate much easier. This surgery changes the our bodies react different foods. Depending on the surgery you have, you may find you won't be able to tolerate "real" sugar anymore. Good Luck
   — Carla C.