Sugar Substitute Concerns

[EEsMom 15]

I'm worried about sugar subs, all types because I have a problem having any of them.

I can't honestly say I am allergic, but I do have a reaction to them. Taste explodes in my mouth, aftertaste, and feel as if my throat is closing (with some of them).

Am looking for shakes that don't have sucrose type sweeteners.

Also looking for substitutes for the sugarfree sweetened pops and snack items.

I know I am limiting myself horribly with this.

I am also hoping that after surg, or maybe the pre surg liquid diet, will get me accustomed to it.

any tips will be soooo welcome.

Thanks!

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

I'm worried about sugar subs' date=' all types because I have a problem having any of them.

I can't honestly say I am allergic, but I do have a reaction to them. Taste explodes in my mouth, aftertaste, and feel as if my throat is closing (with some of them).

Am looking for shakes that don't have sucrose type sweeteners.

Also looking for substitutes for the sugarfree sweetened pops and snack items.

I know I am limiting myself horribly with this.

I am also hoping that after surg, or maybe the pre surg liquid diet, will get me accustomed to it.

any tips will be soooo welcome.

Thanks![/quote']

I guess everything sugar free isn't really sugar free if you look at the back nutritional facts. It's going to be hard to find items with no sugar at all. Even when you get to the stage of eating fruits it has natural sugar. I hope this will pass for you because you don't want to have issues from not having sugar in your body neither. Like fat isn't good for you but it doesn't mean occasionally you can't have a tiny steak to give you Protein in your body ect... You can get into shock by not having sugar at all. I been reading lately:)

[EEsMom 15]

Oh, sugar was always my best friend! LOL It's the substitute stuff I can't take.

Like the sugar-free pops and pudding and Jello and crystal lite. And all the shakes have some type of substitute sucrose thing. All those I can't drink/eat. Have a"reaction" I suppose you could say.

Thank you so much for your post.

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

Oh' date=' sugar was always my best friend! LOL It's the substitute stuff I can't take.

Like the sugar-free pops and pudding and Jello and crystal lite. And all the shakes have some type of substitute sucrose thing. All those I can't drink/eat. Have a"reaction" I suppose you could say.

Thank you so much for your post.[/quote']

Oh ok I understand now I was thinking you don't want sugar at all Lolz

[jenneliza 257]

I would talk to either your nutritionist or the nurse at your surgeons office. They may know of some brands or products for you.

[EEsMom 15]

• Thanks. I am calling tomorrow for my Nutritionist pre-surg appt. Was just thinking maybe have some ideas to bring to her.
  

[kiwiladydee 402]

I have the hardest time surcrolose.... Ughhhhhh aspretame. Yuckkkkk

[EEsMom 15]

I know. Have you had your surgery yet, Dee?

I am really starting to be concerned I am going to have a difficult time with it....

[LosingItForMe2011 320]

EEsMom...glad you're going to talk to your nutritionist. I can't imagine you'll be the first patient that she/he has heard can't have sugar substitues. I"m sure they'll find something for you. Even if you have to make your own Protein shakes out of plain Protein powder.

For me Sugar Alcohol sets me off and I haven't even had the surgery yet. Too much of that stuff...errr...is not a good thing for me.

Good luck!

[EEsMom 15]

Thanks so much Losing it for me (Love your Username)

[moofish 27]

EEsMom: I have a similar issue. I don't eat/drink ANY artificial sugar substitutes. In fact I try to stay clear of chemical additives in my food/drink. I'm pre-op, but I ordered Unjury PLAIN Protein Powder and also several different flavors of pure all natural extracts (Silver Cloud brand). I make a 30 gram Protein (5 grams sugar) shake of 1 scoop Unjury, 8 oz. plain soy milk, 1/2 tsp. extract (I love strawberry and banana) and 1 tsp. raw organic Agave Syrup. YUM!

[MommyHand 45]

My DD has a rare metabolic condition called GSD (glycogen storage disease) her body is unable to store or process glucose at all. Unjury Protien is what she has to drink. She also has to drink uncooked Argo cornstarch Bc its a complex carbohydrate and it takes a while to break it down. It tricks her body into thinking she has some stored energy.

[EEsMom 15]

Thank you so much for all the info Moofish and MommyHand. Great help!!!!

[emadden 2]

I'm in love with Truvia. I find it's more like sugar than Splenda or anything else. I've cooked with it and use it in my coffee each morning. It's derived from a leaf vs being man made from chemicals. Maybe give it a try and see if it behaves more like natural sugar for you. I've also heard great things about agave nectar, but I've never tried it myself. Looking at the nutrition facts it's full of sugar, but it's natural sugars. I haven't ventured it to try it yet. I can tell you that honey doesn't bother me at all. Granted I'm not eating the whole jar at a time, but a little on a biscuit or a pb & honey sandwich doesn't bother me.

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[EEsMom 15]

Thanks Losing it. Have an appt and list of questions in case not answered with our talk.

I suppose it's possible I could get used to some of it but not lookoing forward to it.