Question:
I need some help with how much sugar is okay
I havent tried alot of foods because i am too afraid to dump again. Lots of people list that they drink milk, doesnt that have way to much sugar in it? How about vegetables and fruits? I am so afraid of sugar that I wont go over 5 grams and still afraid of that. Does anyone know of milk with low sugar content? I also need some info on fruits and vegies. And what about sugar alchohol in the diabetic candy? Last question, what about mixed drinks, I really wanted to go out and have a drink tonight but dont have a clue what to ask for so I dont consume to much sugar. Any response would be appreciated...... — renee J. (posted on July 28, 2001)
July 28, 2001
The lowest sugar in milk that I've heard is 11g in an 8 oz cup. I
personally haven't touched milk in 7 yrs. Not worth it to me. What
if....? So, I just don't. Don't drink, so I'm not up on the sugar count of
alcohols. Again, not inclined to do so, because I'm not willing to give
back any lost lbs. Personally, I think a good healthy fear of sugar may be
all that stands between you and regain when you reach goal. Esp. casual
sugars, in suaces, in milk, in "natural foods", like applesauce.
I think you're wise to pick a number & stick to it. Well, of COURSE I
think that. It's worked for me!
— vitalady
July 29, 2001
I ma almost a week post op and have been wondering the same thing. I will
tell you what I have been able to drink: apple juice with 26 grams of
sugar, even a Kiwi-strawberry drink with 28 grams of sugar yesterday. I
asked some other post ops about this and they said that their are different
types of sugars. Maybe the sugar in these two was ok. I am scared to dump,
too. I had already drank 4 ounces of the apple juice, then I read the
bottle and saw the sugar. So maybe you could get the lowest sugar content
milk possible and just sip like an ounce or so and see. Everyones body will
be different, you'll have to try and see what your bosy tells you.
Listening to others I would haev believed that that juice would have made
me dump. You have to taste and see, you never know. Good luck!!!!
— Courtney W.
July 29, 2001
Hi! My doc has told me not to eat anything with sugar listed in the first
3 ingredients. That includes those ingredients ending in "ose".
As far as applesauce and juices go they said to get the ones with no added
sugar. I have been doing this and I feel fine -- have had no problems. I
don't know if this means that I would be able to tolerate sugar or not but
I am not willing to try that with a candy bar or something. I just follow
my doc's rules and I have been okay so far. I am 4 weeks post-op. I don't
know what to tell you about the mixed drinks. If there is something that
you like and they sell the mixer at the grocery store you could check out
the ingredients. Personally I think I would play it safe and not get
anything that has juice in it because you don't know what juice they are
using. I don't drink much but I have had nothing since well before my
surgery. If I do drink something I will most likely just have a beer since
there is no sugar in that. Good luck and don't be afraid to talk to you
doctor.
— Sharon E.
July 29, 2001
She is talking about SUGAR ALCOHOLS used in low sugar products rater than
alcohol to get tipsy.
Sugar alcohols are absorbed different and usually dont bother folks. Sugars
in fruits vary. I am just a week post op but someone I know who is 2 years
out had 3 slices of pineapple and dumped bad. They now limit to two without
a problem.
I suggest you try small quanties of any new food first and see if it
affects you, then up the quantity. I was told that since everyone is
different there are no right answers.
I havent dumped yet but remember its unpleasant but in no way dangerous.
The hospital gave me a regular popsicle and I didnt dump. They said there
were no sugar free ones available.
— bob-haller
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