Question:
Sugar How many Grams

   — sarahthedoula (posted on April 5, 2010)

April 5, 2010
My NUT says anything under 15 grams But that sounds like alot Just want some feedback thanks
   — sarahthedoula

April 5, 2010
Hi..Glad you are still among us to go on this new path for your life. Best of luck to you! I was told..to keep my sugar under 7grams. If I use a 8 oz glass of milk with my pprotein..I get a awful headache & icky feeling. NOT fun. So, for me I stay under 7grms. Have you checcked with anyone else in the Drs office? See you on losers bench!
   — tootsie52

April 5, 2010
I try to stay under 8 grams of sugar because I don't want to experience dumping. My NUT said that is a good number to shoot for to try a stay safe from that. Although everyone is different. I also don't want to experience sugar cravings which I haven't yet. Good luck making your decision.
   — FindingAndrea

April 5, 2010
I honestly think it depends a little bit on how far our of surgery you are and what kind of sugar grams. For me, I'm about 11 months out and I can eat a good bit of fruit and can tolerate fructose far better than I can refined sugars. I shoot for 10 grams and less, but some things can have up to 15 (though I try to avoid those whenever possible). When I was in my first 6 months, I couldn't even tolerate milk. Now I can have a glass. You'll find the right balance for you - just take your time and listen to your body.
   — stellarsan

April 5, 2010
My NUT told us that there is no magic number. Everybody is different. Some can handle more than others. I, personally, have not had any problems with dumping, but I'm scared to death that I'm going to, or worse, NOT going to, so I try to avoid it like the plaque! LOL! I just try to go with the formula that if the grams of protein are twice that of the grams of sugar, then it should be safe. So far it's worked and my NUT says that's a good formula to have. Best of luck to you! Take care, Kristin
   — taylork25

April 6, 2010
Dr. says no more then 10 grams of sugar, no more then 5 grams of fat per serving. down 122 pounds almost 2 years out. Good Luck to you.
   — [Deactivated Member]

April 6, 2010
Hi! My clinic lieks up to stay in the single digits when it comes to sugar. You can pretty sure you won't get sick if you eat 9 or less grams unless you are very sensitive to it. I wouldn't advise higher..as it comes with a risk of dumping and you will get your body used to dealing with sugar easier and faster. I personally wanted my body to reject it for as long as possible, so i couldn't cheat! lol I stay under 10 or skip the food. Best of luck to you! hugs,Kim
   — gpcmist