Hi everyone,

This is my first post. I am considering getting the sleeve, but I have a concern. I am not able to have artificial sweeteners. They give me migraines and cluster headaches. I am concerned with the pre and post op diets. I will not be able to have sugar free drinks or food. Is this a showstopper for me? Is it possible to have small amounts of sugar?

Thank you.

Lulu

You don't have to have sweetners. You can still have a little bit of sugar, it's just recommended that you don't. Not a problem and this is a good topic to talk over with your surgeon and NUT.

i don't think a small amount of sugar is going to be a deal breaker, the problem is when it becomes a slippery slope. I have been trying to get away from artificial sweeteners and i have found a stevia product that I love! It is NOW Bitter Stevia non better alcohol free extract. I find no bitter taste with it and it works amazing! I sweeten my drinks with it, my yogurt, everything! I have heard that coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index and works well, but it is expensive and I have not tried it. Try a few natural sweeteners and see how you do! Good Luck!

Have you tried any of the low/non calorie natural sweeteners like Stevia? There is another one made from monk fruit (don't recall what's it's called. Starts with an "N.". I can't tolerate aspartame (though others I do ok with).

Good luck.

The man made chemical sweetners are not good for you and yes many have problems with them. I also recommend stevia. I've also heard of agave nectar and raw honey. Sweet but natural not as bad as refined white sugar. Good luck.