Salt and Artificial Sweetener

[Recidivist 1,141]

Has anyone been told that they need to keep salt and artificial sweeteners to a minimum after bypass? My partner and I disagree (I'm the one who is arguing in favor of salt and sweeteners, because they would go a long way in making food taste better.) I'd like to hear your thoughts!

[Torriluv02 44]

I had sleeve done so i don't know if it matters. I use a ton of artificial sweetener. I was diabetic pre surgery sooooo... its just easier. Less guilt for me. I usually use it for my coffee. I make a big water bottle of iced coffee for my work days. With unsweetened vanilla almond milk, sugar free Creamer and like 16 sweetener packets. I have a horrible sweet tooth. Trying to break it.

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[Recidivist 1,141]

Well, Torriluv, I certainly like your answer, right or wrong! 🙂

I'm assuming the sugar-free pudding, popsicles, etc. all have artificial sweetener as well.

[49Nash 103]

I’m pre-surgery so of course I have no real clue. But I love artificial sweeteners and my nutritionist says I can keep using them post surgery. I could never get all my Water without drink drops to flavor my water

[Recidivist 1,141]

Thanks, Nash! That will honestly make life much easier for me after surgery. One of the foods our nutritionist recommends is unsweetened, fat-free Greek yogurt. I simply can't get it down without a few packets of Sweet N' Low!

[49Nash 103]

Me either!!!

[Torriluv02 44]

Well, Torriluv, I certainly like your answer, right or wrong! [emoji846]
I'm assuming the sugar-free pudding, popsicles, etc. all have artificial sweetener as well.

Thankies. And yup yup. Anything that says 0 sugar more than likely has artificial sweeteners. Unless it just has no sweetness at all. I should get those drink drops for flavoring Water. I drink a lot of crystal light but i need other quicker options...hmmm...[emoji848]

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[catwoman7 10,845]

there's no medical reason why you can't use them. Some people don't tolerate artificial sweeteners well - they give them gastric upset - but a lot of us have no problems with them. I've never heard of any issues with salt.