Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Do sugar substitutes cause dumping



Recommended Posts

Just wondering if the substitutes such as Stevia also cause dumping?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have not had any issues with Stevia.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Nor did I with Monkfruit!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Just watch out for the sugar alcohols in a lot of the frankenfood on the market labeled sugar free. These can cause dumping in anyone with or without surgery. For some hilarious reading on Amazon look up sugar free Gummy bears. I use liquid splenda and liquid stevia with no problems.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

6 hours ago, elcee said:

Just wondering if the substitutes such as Stevia also cause dumping?

It depends really, it's pretty personal, not everyone is effected the same way. I haven't had much issues with Stevia and other alternatives, high levels of sugar alcohols case some discomfort, but I haven't had any classic dumping from any substitutes.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, MIZ60 said:

Just watch out for the sugar alcohols in a lot of the frankenfood on the market labeled sugar free. These can cause dumping in anyone with or without surgery. For some hilarious reading on Amazon look up sugar free Gummy bears. I use liquid splenda and liquid stevia with no problems.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

4 hours ago, MIZ60 said:

Just watch out for the sugar alcohols in a lot of the frankenfood on the market labeled sugar free. These can cause dumping in anyone with or without surgery. For some hilarious reading on Amazon look up sugar free Gummy bears. I use liquid splenda and liquid stevia with no problems.

I learnt about those a long long time ago. I went to movies and filled a cup with the sugar free gummies thinking it was better than eating the standard ones. They weren’t in a packet and i don’t think there was any kind of warning on them, if there was I must have chosen to ignore it.

Well a couple of hours later I thought I was going to die. The pain was incredible.

That is one experience I never intend repeating. The lesson was well learnt.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

12 minutes ago, elcee said:

I learnt about those a long long time ago. I went to movies and filled a cup with the sugar free gummies thinking it was better than eating the standard ones. They weren’t in a packet and i don’t think there was any kind of warning on them, if there was I must have chosen to ignore it.

Well a couple of hours later I thought I was going to die. The pain was incredible.

That is one experience I never intend repeating. The lesson was well learnt.

Dang! Those are deadly!!! LOL!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Unfortunately I don't get dumping so I wouldn't know about the sugar substitutes. Sugar alcohols leave a bad taste in my mouth so I stay away from those. If I eat too much sugar I'll kind of feel icky but it's not the typical dumping symptoms. I found a great Sugar Free Chocolate substitute that doesn't have sugar alcohols either and it really tastes good. It's ChocZero's Keto Bark and can be found on Amazon. Good alternative, especially since my appetite may have gone away, my sweet tooth apparently has not.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I use a sugar substitute that uses Stevia & Monk Fruit. Handled that just fine :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I use Stevia In the Raw and have never had any issues!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Also check what they recommend as a serving size. Mannitol is a sugar substitute also use for its laxative properties. Which I know first hand.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Late MIL favorite mint was Velamints, she would eat them and eat them and then you could locate her in just one place, yeah and she would say " I just don't know why I am going SO MUCH?" I did!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • jparadigm

      Happy Wednesday!
       
      I hope everyone is having a lovely week so far! 
      It's been a bit of a struggle this last week...I'm hungry ALL the time.
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Have a great Wednesday too! Sorry you're hungry all the time, I'm pretty much the same..and I'm sick of eating the same food all the time.

    • ChunkCat

      Well, tomorrow I go in for an impromptu hiatal hernia repair after ending up in the ER over the weekend because I couldn't get food down and water was moving at a trickle... I've been having these symptoms on and off for a few weeks but Sunday was the worst by far and came with chest pain and trouble breathing. The ER PA thinks it is just esophagitis and that the surgeon and radiologist are wrong. But the bariatric surgeon swears it is a hernia, possibly a sliding one based on my symptoms. So he fit me into his schedule this week to repair it! I hope he's right and this sorts it out. He's going to do a scope afterwards to be sure there is nothing wrong with the esophagus. Here's hoping it all goes well!!
      · 1 reply
      1. AmberFL

        omgsh!! Hope all goes well!! Keeping you in my thoughts!

    • jparadigm

      Hello lovlies!
      Today is a beautiful day in west Michigan! I hope you all have a beautiful Tuesday and rest of your week!! 🤗
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Clueless_girl

      Having gall bladder surgery in a few days and I so hope the recovery is easier than the one from the modified DS! I could use a bit of luck/pep talk for a change. I'm starting to be able to walk around without experiencing dizziness, but it would be great if the random pain in my chest and abdomen would go away!!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Dawn 1974

      4/4/2024 - new patient orientation. Wt 313
      4/5/2024 - got all my lab work done.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×