No artificial sweeteners...suggestions?

[tjmiller 37]

Happy New Year! I will be getting my Lapband in two weeks and am both excited and apprehensive. I am concerned about the liquid diet the first couple of weeks. A lot of the suggestions are for sugar free Jello, etc. I don't tolerate artificial sweeteners and am wondering if anyone has suggestions on liquids that were tolerated during this stage in addition to broth.< /p>

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

I am one of those people who can not tolerate sweetners at all. I have tried it all, and my body does not want it! for your liquid stages I can only suggest what I found that worked for me besides the broth.

Besides drinking Water, I added/diluted it with: gatorade, apple juice, cranberry juice. I also added fresh fruit to my Water such as oranges, limes, lemons. I also made homemade tea and added fresh oranges to it. Main thing you will have to keep yourself hydrated as much as possible during those crucial weeks.

Also, since I do not do any sugar free foods/drinks I have to be super super cautious when I buy items for myself. For example, I love ice pops and found Edy's sells real fruit bars that are only 50 calories per bar and only 12 grams of sugar. Super super delish! My favorite when I get a sugar craving. Unsweetened applesauces is another great selection as well when you start on to soft/mushy stages.

Hope this was helpful

[ireallywannabthin 286]

I can tolerate artificial sweeteners but I wanted to thank you for the tips posted! Very helpful!

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

I took a pic of the Ice pops I love and buy all the time

The carb for one pop is 12 grams

[tjmiller 37]

Thank you so much...I am actually excited about the Edy's bars. I have had them before and they are good. I was also thinking that I like the taste of cup of Soup if I drained out all of the "stuff." I am just so afraid that I am going to be starving. I am really praying that my body and brain feel full after the appropriate amount of food.< /p>

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Thank you so much...I am actually excited about the Edy's bars. I have had them before and they are good. I was also thinking that I like the taste of cup of Soup if I drained out all of the "stuff." I am just so afraid that I am going to be starving. I am really praying that my body and brain feel full after the appropriate amount of food.

Can you use Stevia? It is natural.

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

Can you use Stevia? It is natural.

That is the one sweetner I haven't tried. My friend is going to give me a few samples. I hope it works would be nice to make some sweet tea, LOL

Thanks Chez

[tjmiller 37]

I haven't tried it either...

Are there any food products that are made with it as a sweetener or is it just a product you add to foods yourself?

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

I haven't tried it either...

Are there any food products that are made with it as a sweetener or is it just a product you add to foods yourself?

Its a sweetner you add to your foods/drinks/teas, etc. I beleive they come in little packets like the other sweetners come in. I am waiting to try it myself, its the only sweetner I haven't tried yet. I really hope it doesn't make me sick. I will post soon about it....

[CaGottaBand 498]

Very helpful tips. Thank you.

[SkinnyCubanChick 150]

There is too much sugar in apple and cranberry juice. Try the diet ocean spray cranberry and unsweetened apple juice. You don't need the calories!

[Destined*Lady*D 90]

I have also been told that Extracts of items also help. From Almond to vanilla, so many options to add to thigs. Plus, get a chicken from the store and after your fam eats it.. making your own homemade broth custom helps too. I too get tired of the sugar free, so extracts help.