Stevia, splenda, etc, all taste extremely bitter to me and leave that bitter taste in my mouth for HOURS. I cannot tolerate them at all. So, my question is this: am I allowed any sugar at all after the surgery during my liquids and mushies phases? I've found a few Protein powders at the natural grocery store with only natural sugar and those taste ok, but they have like 6 or 7 grams of sugar per serving. Everyone also talks about sugar free popsicles and pudding and Jello, but I've tried all three of those things (my dad is diabetic and kept those things around the house) and the pudding actually made me vomit. Are the non-sugar free versions ok?

My first nutritionist appointment is only a week away but I want to know now, lol! *impatient*

Be sure to let your nut know about your issues with sugar free. They may have some recommendations for you. I cannot stomach sugar free myself and it does create some challenges In my 2 week preop diet I could have no sugar so I just avoided sweet all together. Post up in liquids and mushies I did protein shakes with sugar and no added sugar fruit popsicles. I really just avoid sweets as much as I can since it adds a lot of carbs and cals when you can't do sugar free. I stick to more savory items, drink unsweet tea and coffee and fruit infused water. The sugar isn't going to hurt you or your stomach, but it will slow your weight loss if you have a lot.

Thank you for the advice! I kept hearing so many people on here talk about sugar free that I was beginning to wonder if the surgery somehow made the stomach physically not be able to handle digesting sugar. Whew, glad that's not the case.