Well that's my question do we need to totally stay way from sugar now that we have the band? I am out of splenda and would like to have a cup of coffee can i put sugar in it or will it do some kind of damage??

Zen :thumbup:

You'll be fine; many just prefer to use Splenda or some other sweetener that is considered to be a bit more "healthy."

My doctor actually forbids splenda. I also think it is too soon for us to be having coffee, it can irritate the lining of the stomach. Instead of splenda they recommend Truvia or Sweet n Low.

My doctor actually forbids splenda. I also think it is too soon for us to be having coffee, it can irritate the lining of the stomach. Instead of splenda they recommend Truvia or Sweet n Low.

Thanks for the info my doc said ok to the coffee just no cream they gave me splenda in the hospital and that is usually the only thing i use...

Yeah, I used to use splenda also. But apparently it raises your blood sugar or something, I don't know. My doctor is super uber strict and has rules about everything. I feel like if I follow all his rules, I will be eating nothing for the rest of my life.

I had my two week post op visit and asked about coffee. He said I can have either regular or decaf. In the food hand out it said I could have sweeteners. I've never mentioned that I use Splendra but pre op he told me to carry on what I was doing because I was loosing weight (about 55 pounds in 7 months.) I take that to mean I can use Splendra.

I don't avoid sugar completely and was not told to. Of course you must use it in moderation. I use Equal and Splenda normally but occasionally have a dessert with real sugar.

There is no physical reason for avoiding sugar with the lap band. It will not harm the band. Many bandsters limit their sugar because of a change in dietary habits, or diabetes, or they prefer low carb. Also, it seems in alot of folks that food with sugar just increases their appetite for more sugar. But there is no problem with sugar that some have with RNY.