Question:
Post op - anyone drink juice & what kind?

I am 5 months post-op (lap RNY). I really really really want to drink juice. I LOVE juice, especially grape juice and pineapple/orange (Dole). However, they all have so much sugar and carbs! I don't dump on sugars but I certainly don't want to take in that much! I can't seem to find a good 100% juice that is sugar free (splenda) or low carb. I have heard other post ops say they drink juice - so I would really like to know what you choose to drink? I am not someone who has time or the desire to make my own juice. :o) Thank you!    — itzmetami (posted on April 18, 2008)

April 18, 2008
I am almost 5 yrs post op and I still cant drink an 8oz glass of juice. I got a glass acouple of weeks ago. put ice in it. I was craving orange juice. Well I ended up throwing down the drain. I drank half of it and down the drain it went. If you dont dump from sugar then drink it but in moderation. Juice has a lot of sugar and calories
   — Joanc

April 18, 2008
What do you think of Ocean Spray Diet Cranberry. I eat fresh oranges and grapefruit. Only 1/2 per day but at least you are adding some fiber and it's all natureal. I would not really drink packaged/bottled juice. As long as you don't overdo it and you plan it into your day (avoiding extra carbs in other foods). Carbs are deadly on weight loss and they are usually a trigger food.
   — jannmyers

April 18, 2008
On our foods list, we are allowed juice but it has to be cut with water. 50% of each. I drink about 1/2C total. I have seen some splenda grape juices, but not pineapple/orange. Even if it is sweetened with splenda, I would still cut it with water. I didn't think sugar caused me to dump, but I dumped today. I don't think it happens all the time, so please still be cautious.
   — Kimberly928

April 18, 2008
I just found a great juice to drink...Ocean Spray Diet Cranberry Grape. It only has 5 calories, 2g carbs, 2g sugars per serving, which is 1 cup. It really tastes great and has satisfied my craving for juice. Good luck with it.
   — EugeneHinson

April 18, 2008
I buy the cartons of OF that say half the sugar and I buy the Motts Kids juice I think it says no added sugar but was really reasonable.
   — Monica P.

April 18, 2008
You can dilute your juices in water, to lessen the sugar impact, but still have some of the taste. Eating the fresh orange would be better than orange juice. A glass of OJ has something like the juice of 5 oranges in it. The pulp from the orange would be good for you too. Grapes and pineapple are the two fruits my surgeon wants his patients to avoid, due to high sugar content. You had the surgery to lose weight, so life has to have some comprimises. I've eaten oranges, with surgeon's approval, with no problems. Just chew the segments well.
   — Dave Chambers

April 18, 2008
While all fruit juices contain sugar, the sugar is natural. I found there are a few that work well and I enjoy them. One is Ocean Spray Light. It has a more fruit flavor then the Ocean spray diet. Also there is a new drink from V-8 called fusion Diet. It has a lot of carrot juice to kill the amount of sugar, but is not bad tasting. I also use Crystal Light and some times make my own with a Juice I bought at Macy's/ I use apples for sweetness, and blend it with other berries usually. I drink about one 8 oz glass a day. Don't overdo it. There is a lot of natural sugar which can effect your weight loss.
   — William (Bill) wmil

April 18, 2008
4 years later, I can only drink about two ounces of juice in a large glass of ice to dilute it. Too much sugar for sure....Why not just eat fruit and get the fiber that comes with ia whole fruit?
   — .Anita R.

April 18, 2008
Hello. Ocean Spray has a "diet" and "light" line of juices, grape, grapefruit, cranberry, crangrape...those are the ones I drink and they are very good. Minute Maid also makes light Orange juice and light Lemonade, I love them both. I "hate" water and just can't get it down but I love juice so I practically live off the juices and ice teas, love them. I am 6 months post op and have been drinking the juices from about 2 months out. I tried diet soda and I can't tolerate it but I don't really miss it either...as long as I can have my juice. Snapple has some juices that I love also and the calorie content is only 10-20 so they're very good also. Hope this helps...good luck.
   — PAWLLA L.

April 18, 2008
Try Fuse slenderize--only 5% juice, very low in calories and carbs yet it's working for me. Dana
   — danannarosanna

April 18, 2008
I have never been able to drink Juice because of the sugar would make me so sick. But I found Tropicana Light. Fruit Punch. It is 10 calories, 2g Carbs total - comes from 2g of sugar. No fat. Very good light tasteing. Worth a try. It is great!
   — [Deactivated Member]

April 18, 2008
the low sugar juices i know of are the oceanspray crangrape, and "tropicana light and healthy orange juice. it is used by weight watchers and it has low sugar. and it taste better than the regular tropicana.
   — soliisoul

April 18, 2008
I like Diet Cranberry Juice, but especially Diet V8 Splash- it really is yummy with very low carbs. There is a mixed berry and an orange one- both are my absolute favorite. I even had begun making some of my protein shakes with them. My kids are now drinking them as well. Good luck to you, Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
   — DawnVic

April 18, 2008
I think juice can provide important things, but I only drink juice in small portions, like 2 to 4 oz portions. I have apple, orange mostly, and not very often, but I do have it. I use juice when I have to use miralax for constipation, I stir it up in juice. You just have to try some, and make it a small amount, and see how you do. You will learn soon enough if you can't, but YOU have to control portions. The thing about loving a food item, is that we tend to insist on more than we should have. Be careful. Patricia P.
   — Patricia P

April 19, 2008
read the ingredients -- see if sugar is added -- if not -- then the sugars listed are NATURAL sugars in the fruits -- these are different than refined sugars -- i drink apple juice with splenda and cranberry juice with splenda -- i found both in walmart in single serving bottles -- good luck :)
   — RCassety

April 19, 2008
Aside from Tomato Juice, I do use the Ocean Spray Ruby Red Light Grapefruit Juice, which is 40 calories per cup, 10 grams carbs. Uses Splenda. I always drink it with lots of ice. It's not as bitter as regular grapefruit juice and quite refreshing. I have also used the waters (noncarbonated) that have slight grapefruit flavoring. All of these are pretty good if icy cold. I'm not quite following what my doctor prefers in that I'm eating more carbs than he would like, but I've gone from 297 to 214 since August 07, so I feel I'm holding my own. Hope this is helpful. Your website is great! (P.S.--I also had lap band.)
   — pdmatuske1

April 20, 2008
Have you considered trying the juice flavored protein supplements?
   — guardiandoula

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