So, I had my surgery on 12/16. I'm starting to add in some soft foods. Part of my problem this past week has been with all the sugar free stuff. Sugar Free stuff makes me so queasy and leaves the worst after taste. So, I picked up some regular jello and regular pudding and since I can only eat several bites, is it really the end of the world? I was planning on seeing what my nutritionist says when I go in, but thought you all would tell me your thoughts too! Thanks in advance and Merry Christmas!

I wouldn't worry about it one jot. You need a little sustenance of any form in these very early days.

sugar free is also pretty bad for your insides in large quantities and so early on ( and in my humble opinion).

Good question, I was sleeved on the 17 and during my liquid diet I only had regular pudding, but light yogurt. Now after surgery the yogurt is so nasty and I think it is making me sick. I sent my daughter father to go and get me some regular yogurt today and ice pops. I just can't stomach that artificial sugar anymore. Plus I hear it isn't really good for you.

I hate artificial sweetener and I believe Splenda actually triggers hunger for me.

I think everything in moderation is OK, however, you can't let one pudding cup become two pudding cups to making your own pudding and eating the whole bowl.

I allow myself one teaspoon of honey in my coffee every day - it makes me feel normal in a very "unnormal" situation. With that said, I track everything I eat and drink. If I don't, I know I will let things slide - that's been my M.O. my whole adult life. The "Oh a little more won't hurt" syndrome.