Sugar Alcohol

Barbara W.
on 1/21/12 9:51 am - Upland, CA

VSG on 05/23/12

A friend of mine had her sleeve done on Monday. When I went to see her she didn't seem to be drinking enough water. All she wanted to do was sleep. That is understandable. To him with liquids I went to the store and got her some sugar free popsicles. I saw where many people recommended sugar free popsicles. The box said they were sugar free but the label read they has 2 grams of sugar alcohol in each pop. Can this cause any problems?

ruggie
on 1/21/12 10:13 am - Sacramento, CA

VSG on 07/06/11

In large quantities, sugar alcohols act as laxatives. Also in large quantities, they will act mildly like sugars and cause insulin spikes. In moderation, however, they're typically fine.

Heaviest weight: 310 pounds (Male, 5'10")

Barbara W.
on 1/21/12 10:15 am - Upland, CA

VSG on 05/23/12

Thank you for your answer. I feel much better about giving her the popsicles.

Lisa D.
on 1/21/12 11:23 am - New Orleans, LA

VSG on 01/24/11

Sugar alcohols give me horrendous, painful gas. Like Ruggie said moderation is fine. I ate about 10 grams worth of SF candy at once and thought I was going to explode! I watch out for those alcohols diligently now.

I am not big boned! Bones don't jiggle!