Question:
Post op can we have things with splenda and other sugar substitutes?

   — giggles83 (posted on November 19, 2003)

November 19, 2003
I do. I particularly like the applesauce made with splenda. I use splenda in some of the foods that I eat with no problems.
   — Morna B.

November 19, 2003
I've found I can tolerate almost any of the sweetners, some more than others. Try different ones and see which ones you like the taste of and which ones settles with you best. Spenda, for me--gives me gas, and too much means diahhra. Also, too much sugar alchol is bad for me, I end up with "quality bathroom time"!!! Good Luck
   — bek4901

November 19, 2003
I love Splenda (sucralose), and was using it pre-op. It's good for baking, altho it's much drier than sugar. But the flavor doesn't change with heat, so it's the best bet for baking, IMO.<p> The sugar alcohols are good, but using too much of some of them can cause extreme "laxative" effect. <p> Aspartame (NutraSweet) gives me carb cravings, and the hungries. <p> You have to figure out what works for you, by using one at a time, and only one for that day, and observe the results. <p> Others report increased carb craving with some of the sugar alcohols. And those puppies can REALLY mess you up. Normie or postie . . . my DH found out the hard way when he scarfed a whole package of SF cookies! :o)
   — RWH G.

November 19, 2003
Everyone is different, but artificial sweeteners and Splenda is usually considered OK by surgeons. There's always going to be some food that someone mentions that someone says they can't tolerate, so you never know if it's because of the surgery or just because as they get older their body changes and they don't tolerate things the same. If you are interested in recipes using Splenda, fructose and turbinado sugar, check out my profile or website at www.freewebs.com/recipes-after-rny for sample recipes, photos and ordering information. Good luck to you!
   — Lynette B.

November 19, 2003
I'm 5 1/2 months out and use Splenda to make Kool-Aid which makes getting the water in a lot easier, gives me a large variety of flavors, and allows my ADHD daughter to drink Kool-Aid again! I have absolutely no problems with Splenda. :)
   — ladyphy

November 19, 2003
Splenda.....my new best friend-a, LOL. I'm still pre-op but love it. It makes the SF all natural peanut butter taste great! Good Luck, Mea :o)
   — Mea A.