Is Apple Juice (no sugar added) allowed after bypass?

Lady Jones
on 5/26/10 9:01 am
I thought this would make me dump and was afraid to drink it.  But while in the ER this past weekend they gave it to me.  Since then, it's all I want to drink.  I don't dump on it since I only drink about 2 ounces at a time.  But I am worried that I may not need to be drinking apple juice.
Any thoughts on this please?
 
Lori P.
on 5/26/10 9:05 am - Kenosha, WI
 All juice contain fructose, a natural sugar.  It can add up to alot of calories if you drink a lot of it.  2 ounces is not mcu though.  My RNY diet plan says limit to no more than 8 ounces daily but that is still over 120 caloies for that amount.

 



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poet_kelly
on 5/26/10 9:05 am - OH
This early out, and especially in small amounts, it's probably fine.  In general, drinking our calories is not a good idea.  Liquids won't keep you feeling full for long and you can get a lot of calories in that way.  Protein shakes are kind of an exception because they have protein we need, but some people recommend getting protein from food instead of shakes as soon as you possibly can so you're not drinking calories.  The bottom line is, if it doesn't make you dump and you don't mind the calories from it, go for it.  If you don't want the extra calories, drink something else.

Kelly
LawyerGirl
on 5/26/10 9:12 am - Philadelphia, PA
On my plan, it was allowed.  However, my doctor wanted me to dilute it.  Of course I agree with the other posters that it is an easy way to rack up calories, so as you find more drink options that work for you, I'd shy away from the fruit juice.  Once I cut out fruit juice (probably around week 3 or 4) I noticed a significant increase in my weight loss.  Gold peak unsweetened iced tea has been a miracle for me.  I add lemon and equal and I love it.
 


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Carebearny1999
on 5/26/10 10:38 am - Rochester, NY
Wal-mart has an "apple juice" drink mix (like crystal light but Walmart brand) with splenda, my neice drinks it all the time (she's diabetic) however I think it's too apple-tasting. You may like it!
rbb825
on 5/26/10 11:40 am - Suffern, NY
My NUT says no juice ever - it is alot of unnecessary calories and lots of sugar even though natural.  I would rather eat an apple. If you want some type of juice, get the little packets that you add to your water bottle and they are sugar free - they come in lots of flavors.  I like the diet snapple fruit punch.

 

Sherri K.
on 5/26/10 1:50 pm - Inman, SC
Motts Apple Juice makes a light version it has half the calories and sugar.......you may want to try that.   Sherri
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Britt
on 5/26/10 10:09 pm - Long Island, NY
Walmart has a sugar free crystal type apple juice mix GREAT VALUE (their brand) this might be a good option for you :) 

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on 5/27/10 12:27 am - OH
My surgeon actually suggested diluted NSA apple juice for the first few weeks post-op to help get enough calories in, but discourages routinely drinking significant amounts of any kind of fruit juice after that because of the calories involved (we need to get our calories from protein).  Drinking a small amount of NSA juice occasionally is ok, however. Jus****ch the calorie content.

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wtpooh
on 5/27/10 1:52 am - FL
On my plan we are allowed low card juice...healthy Balance is the only brand I've found...and it is good.  i still dilute it some...they make, aplle, grape, cranberry, and I've even found pomegranite...this was the easiest liquid for me to get down for a while...even easier than water at first. 
      
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