Why is everything so sweet?

[Swanton_Bomb 522]

You would think that with intolerance to sweet tastes, especially artificially sweet ones, being so common after bariatric surgery that some of these companies would make their products less sweet. I bought a bariatric Decaf Cappuccino mix and I was really looking forward to it as an alternative to a cold shake. Even after thinning it out and adding extra decaf espresso powder it feels like I'm sipping a cup of old-school Sweet n' Low packets. You can always make something sweeter but it is so hard to make things less sweet when you can only drink a few ounces at a time. I understand products like Premier being sweet because they aren't marketed to WSL patients, but even the specific Bariatric products are ultra sweet. Back to adding unflavored whey to everything, I guess.

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

I've thought the same thing. I think they do their taste testing on diabetics, who tend to crave sweets.

[Jazzy1125 1,008]

I am so sorry you are going through all of this. I hope things get better for you soon and you start to see the positives of your decision. I have faith that all will work out for you! Keep strong and pushing through!

[Swanton_Bomb 522]

24 minutes ago, Jazzy1125 said:

I am so sorry you are going through all of this. I hope things get better for you soon and you start to see the positives of your decision. I have faith that all will work out for you! Keep strong and pushing through!

Thank you, Jazzy. It's no big deal because I'm not really hungry, just annoying. Fortunately, this is temporary!

[Jazzy1125 1,008]

it will get better! I am starting to get my hunger bug back.. or a i need a drink bug.. i am not sure which one it is since i havent had anything to drink in a few hours LOL.. it could be i am empty bug LOL

[Frustr8 7,886]

Does anyone else think Water tastes bitter?

[allyb15 8]

You would think that with intolerance to sweet tastes, especially artificially sweet ones, being so common after bariatric surgery that some of these companies would make their products less sweet. I bought a bariatric Decaf Cappuccino mix and I was really looking forward to it as an alternative to a cold shake. Even after thinning it out and adding extra decaf espresso powder it feels like I'm sipping a cup of old-school Sweet n' Low packets. You can always make something sweeter but it is so hard to make things less sweet when you can only drink a few ounces at a time. I understand products like Premier being sweet because they aren't marketed to WSL patients, but even the specific Bariatric products are ultra sweet. Back to adding unflavored whey to everything, I guess.

I have being dealing with the same thing.. shakes with the artificial sweeteners taste super sweet and would cause me to throw up... I have the Unjury chocolate sweetened with Splenda..I have to add pure Cocoa and PB2(additional protein) to cut the sweetness. Unjury also has chicken and Santa Fe Chile flavors... I plan to order those next.

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[jg7979 48]

Unjury chicken Soup has been a lifesaver! I have added curry powder, franks hot sauce, italian seasoning...anything I can find in the cabinet to change up the flavor.

I have to hold my nose just to stomach the chewable vitamins now.

[MrsGamgee 756]

I've been doctoring my Glucerna shakes for the last couple of weeks. My favourite is adding cinnamon and chipotle powder to my chocolate shakes. Seems to cut that fake sweet taste a little. I'm still pre op and am already looking forward to when I don't need to have so much sweet in my diet.

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