Sugar

How much sugar is too much? I like juice. I have a great apple juice that is 8 g per 8oz. Milk is 9g per cup. How much is too much. I have not had any adverse effects.

SKIM milk is fine as it is a source of protein and calcium- you should be adding a packet of sugar free carnation instant breakfast for added protein at this point- you are only a few weeks out you should not be drinking empty calorie beverages such as apple juice- your liquid intake should be limited to sugar free fluids such as crystal light and of course protein beverages/soups/milkshakes- not juice. There is absolutely no nutritional value of any consequence in apple juice to justify it.

Heck.... most of the apple juice is not even apple juice. That's what got Gerber into trouble years ago, before going natural. Peter

Go see Nancy Murphy, one of FCB's nutritionists. She will give you lots of good input. I agree with MoMo... Juice is empty calories and could cause you to dump. T.

I still have not had any juice since before surgery. I don't miss it. and I used to love juice before. but I don't want those empty calories. I rather have the real thing. An apple, orange, banana, strawberry, watermelon........ yummmmm love the real thing. As far as how many grams of sugar per serving you should check your workbook the doctor gave you. My doctor allowed anything 12 grams or less. But you have to be careful. Good luck and don't pu**** take it easy and heal. Koukla 338/184/? 9/16/05 surgery date

I havent done any true juices since surgery but I did just find Ocean Spray Diet juices which have 2g per 8 oz serving. It is a nice change from Crystal light and plain water tends to hurt my pouch. They might help cut the sugar carbs and still make you feel like you are getting in fruit juice. Buffy