Question:
Can Splenda make me dump??

I usually have a large 20oz mug of hot decaf tea with lactaid skim milk, today I decided to add a teaspoon of splenda and wow did I dump!! Did not eat anything else at the same time.    — Wendy H. (posted on December 15, 2002)

December 15, 2002
At times I have felt like I dumped from Splenda. My nutritionist says it is a sugar derivative, maybe my body can't tell them apart! She also felt the product needs to have some more research on it with specific patient populations including bariatric post ops. It happens when I have Fruit2o and I can't think of another reason to dump that. I am trying to dilute any ready made products that contain Splenda and that seems to help, but for sweetening my tea and cocoa I am sticking to tried and true sweet and low!
   — Linda 1.

December 15, 2002
According to my surgeon anyone can dump on anything. Its individual to YOU. But futher out from surgery it gets less likely.
   — bob-haller

December 15, 2002
Yes! Splenda makes me dump worse than sugar does!
   — Shannon H.

December 16, 2002
I thought I was the only one! For several days post op, I dutifully drank protein drinks with Splenda, and crystal light, and endured agonizing intestinal pain. When I cut out the splenda and crystal light, the pain stopped! I think it was the artificial sweetener. Who'd of thought? Diane
   — Diane M.

December 16, 2002
Yep, it's happened to me too! I dumped on Fruit 2o. I have used Splenda in samll amounts and it was fine. I think the Fruit 2o had more Splenda than my body could handle. I have just went back to using Equal. No dumping there for me.
   — Sandra C.

December 16, 2002
Didn't have a problem at all with Splenda making me dump...I guess you have to limit the amount you use since it's still sweet..Use it sparingly.
   — yourdivaness