Now that I'm on the liquid diet pre-surgery I'm having a lot of issues with Splenda.

I've never used it before or if I did it was infrequent and in small amounts.

Now I've been using Tirani syrups with my Protein Powder and soy milk. I have terrible diarrhea! I stress TERRIBLE diarrhea. Like I've never had it before!!! :eek:

Also I've had a severe mood swing to feeling very down in the dumps. I had chalked that up to being hormonal and being hungry possibly. But then I burst out crying for no reason at the grocery store today... Thats a problem!!!

Please tell me there are others out there that have had these problems!!! What alternatives do I have for my shakes now?

There are some artificial sweetners that cause the trots. If you read on sf candy it will tell you it can cause diarrhea. My father was diabetic and couldn't figure out why he kept getting it. Well I read on the package of candy and bingo! I asked him how much did he eat and he told me it was more than what he should have! I felt so sorry for him. Then he thought he would just buy sf pies and eat those. He learned moderation is valuable with sf things.

Hello...good morning

I have been a splenda user for several years and I dont have problems with it...sometimes i get gassy/bloated but everyones system is different

Now that you are on a liquid diet...try these..its what I use..

crystal light--raspberry ice/fruit punch/lemonade

archer farms sugar free blueberry tea (found at target)

EAS Soy Protein Powder(vanilla/chocolate found at walmart)

Powerade (the one that has no carbs/no sugar-walmart!!)

I hope these ideas work for you...

Good luck in your journey!!

I get a headache if I eat more than a serving a day.

I remember when I was on the liquid diet....I found that for me it was the Protein Shakes that gave me the trot's........even now if I have too many shakes it comes right back........Also Splenda has many side effects on people..bloating, cramping,the trots, some have stomach bleeding,and reports of increased miscarriage.........Although I still use it:rolleyes2: Maybe you could try another sweetner like equal or sweet and low (yuck) but I'll use it in a pinch.....OR maybe trying a different protein powder that you would'nt have to sweetin so much...OR if it's the flavorings you really like just use flavor extracts from the baking isle..all flavor no sugar..my fave is orange...OR DEcaffinated instant coffee to your shake.....There is also another sweetner I've never tryed though "xylitol" you can buy it online..oh also ""Stevia"" its all natural but it carry's a little bit of a funny after taste and a little goes a LONG way!!...........If you need any more ideas let me know....good luck with the band!!