Can fruit make you dump?

I'm a little confused about how to look out for "sugars".  I remember reading somewhere to avoid anything over 6 sugars.  Today I was shopping for post op foods and a lot of things (unsweetened applesauce) were over 6 sugars.   I'm so paranoid about dumping... I don't even want to risk it!!   What foods make the best puree?  I got cauliflower, carrots, lentil soup, black bean soup, cream of tomato.   Also, what liquids did they give you in the hospital (RW)?  Just protein shakes?  Gah!  surgery  Tuesday!!!!!   I thought I would be crazy nervous, but instead I'm just so excited to get through this and on the losing side.  Though technically I've already started losing.  12 pounds on the pre-op diet so far!  woohoo

Hi there- in my very limited experience so far... beans have really NOT been the best idea for me.  I heard that people tolerate them very well, I'm not one of them.  One of my friends who had the surgery said she dumped off carrots, but when I asked my nut about this, it was definitely not common.  Most of the cream of tomato soups out there have added sugar somewhere on the label- I found a decent organic one that does not.  So far all pureed fruit has been O****ep the sugars somewhere around 10 for fruits, a little higher for yogurts because of the lactose, and just check the label for any sugar, cane juice, corn syrup, etc.  This is just me.. but so far, so good.  No major dumping.  I'm 2 weeks post op & I feel fantastic.  Take it easy and be good to yourself, you'll do great! Good luck to you!! 

There is a Tomatoe soup that comes in an envelope by Magi.  I get it in Walmart for like .50  I mix it with milk when I make it and it is the best thing I have ever eaten.  I used it alot post op.  Low in sugar and the taste is wonderful.. Jen

Hi  Manda! I wish I could give you a definitive answer, but dumping is different for everyone and its not always sugar related. Some people can dump on sugar, some on fat, some people never dump at all.  For me, I dumped on a sugar free pudding once. But then I'd had them before and I've had them since with no issue. It could be a combination of things, who knows! My general rule of thumb is to keep sugars under 10 (I like to keep them in the range of 5 or under) and I keep the fat grams very low but vary them depending on what it is. I've only dumped once , and I dont blame you for wanting to avoid it, it wasnt pleasant. But keep in mind too, dumping syndrome is different for everyone as well. Sometimes dumping can be as painless as just being really tired.  Make sure you send me your info, I want to call and check in with you and I'll try to make a trip to the hospital on Wednesday! Good Luck, You'll be on the losers bench very soon. We've already scooted over to make room for you. (this bench is getting very full, let me tell you!) EDITED TO ADD: Sorry Manda, I was hurrying because I'm at work and I forgot to answer your main questions. Geesh! Personally, I havent had any issues with dumping on fruit. But just be careful some things like watermelon have a lot of sugars in them.  Also, at RW the first day after surgery you'll sip 1 oz of water every hour, then the following day, you'll get the Proti shakes that Dr Pohl sells in his office. Be prepared, the shakes will be room temperature!

Hi Manda! Great question...thanks for asking it. What shakes are you using for the pre-op? Is it two a day or three? I haven't gotten to that point yet. Anywho, I just want to say good luck and I'll be thinking about you! Jules