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Has anyone heard or asked about why sugar alcohols and hard sugar free candy is bad? I am just wondering

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I couldn't handle sugar alcohols before surgery. It would cause diarrhea. I couldn't even imagine what it would do post sleeve. Seriously, if I wanted a piece of candy that bad, I'd have a real one just to avoid how badly sugar alcohols hurt my stomach.

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Sugar alcohol is the devil.....and the number one reason in America for mid-day underwear changes.

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It's hard on your stomach and can cause you to be gass-a@@!which you don't want!

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Using Adkin's treats that contain sugar alcohol does not seem to affect my blood sugar levels and my diabetes still remains in remission. I consider it to be an acceptable alternative.

I had a RNY and it may affect individuals with the Sleeve differently.

I have heard that if you consume 5 or 6 sugar free Gummy bears, that it can lead to an immediate trip to the restroom.

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I tried the "sugar free" candy when I was diabetic. My blood sugar went way up. I haven't tried them since I've been sleeved.

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So I need to go to the bathroom. Should I try one? Lol

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So I need to go to the bathroom. Should I try one? Lol

Several individuals suffer from Constipation after surgery. Some of this may be due to a lack of drinking enough fluids. Others on this website in past posts mentioned potential cures for this problem.

Apples with the skin
Smooth Move Herbal Tea
Prune juice (warmed)
Prunes (4 in the morning and 4 at night)
Magnesium citrate
Insoluble fibers (Garden of Life Raw Fiber or Renew Life Triple Fiber).
Haribo sugar free Gummy Bears
Aerobic Magnesium 07
Low Fat Bran Muffin (recipe). 80 calories each
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups bran Cereal
1 ¼ cups milk
1 egg
½ tablespoon applesauce
optional: banana, berries, mini chocolate chips
Bake 400° F for 22 minutes
I would be a little careful with the gummy bears. Someone brought a bag of sugar free gummy bears to their office and placed them in a bowl. Everyone naturally picked some up and ate them as they passed by. But an hour later, they were all rushing for the bathroom and accusations arose especially since the person who brought them in did not eat the candy themselves.

Edited by James Marusek

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