How many grams of sugar can you eat?

newmom35
on 1/30/13 10:08 am - Edmonton, Canada

RNY on 12/19/12

Hello!

I was wondering how many grams of sugar per serving everyone can eat? I'm 6 weeks out and able to eat more foods now. When I go shopping I look at the labels to see how much sugar is in items, but I'm not sure exactly what is acceptable.

Also is 1 gram of sugar the same as 1 gram of sugar alcohol?

Thanks everyone!

Surgery Dec. 19/12
HW - 348lbs SW 316lbs

poet_kelly
on 1/30/13 10:10 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

I'm OK with at least 15 grams at this point. Many people can eat more than that, some can't eat that much. I only worry about added sugar, not natural sugars in things like milk and fruit.

Sugar is not the same as sugar alcohol. Sugar alcohol is from some artificial sweeteners. It's often found in sugar free foods, like sugar free candy.

Kelly

Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.

bbearsmama
on 1/30/13 11:43 am

RNY on 02/28/13

Does the sugar in milk cause dumping? I noticed there was 12 g of sugar in an 8 oz. cup. I'm pre-op so just wondering about milk.

Thank you,

Pam

"B" bears' mama from Texas
Follow my journey on youtube: "bbearsmama"

SW: 210 CW: 123.6

poet_kelly
on 1/30/13 11:44 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

Not for most people, but it can for some.

Kelly

Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.

newmom35
on 1/30/13 10:18 am - Edmonton, Canada

RNY on 12/19/12

Do I have to worry about how much sugar alcohol is in an item then?

Surgery Dec. 19/12
HW - 348lbs SW 316lbs

exohexoh
on 1/30/13 10:46 am - West Chester, PA

RNY on 09/27/10

some people have issues with them, some don't. they can have a laxative/gassy effect.

similarly, everyone's sugar threshhold varies. hell, mine varies even depending what else i've eaten that day!

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Laura in Texas
on 1/30/13 11:05 am

RNY on 09/17/08

I recall several people saying their surgeon's plan allows 6 grams of sugar or less. I try to keep it under 10, but I can eat pretty much anything now.

Laura in Texas

53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)

RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis

brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco

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