Question:
Dumping & Sugar

I know it varies from person-to-person, but how many grams of sugar usually cases someone one to dump? I love V8, and it has 8 gms/8 ozs. Could that cause dumping, and what is a good number to follow?    — dasie (posted on November 6, 2009)

November 6, 2009
Hi I am 3 yrs out and I find myself staying around that number. I started out with 1/2 serving (4) grams and go from there. Increase gradually. Like you said everyone is different. You may be able to tolerate a little more or less. Good Luck
   — niecie54

November 6, 2009
Hi, Iam 16 months out and just looked at the info I was given before my RNY..and it say to not go over 4 grms. At this point I KNOW over that makes me dump. Not fun no way no how. Best of luck to you.
   — tootsie52

November 6, 2009
I found my safe number is 12-14. You just have to experiment. I also dump on greasy foods after having my gall bladder out, regardless of the sugar in it. So I avoid those.
   — lesleigh07

November 6, 2009
I've never dumped, and I've had sugared drinks, like sweet tea. I guess I'm just lucky. Only thing I won't/can't have is large bread product servings, like pizza crust, spaghetti, etc. They make me queasy.
   — Joseph Johnson

November 6, 2009
Hi! You are right, it does vary from person to person, but my clinic recommends staying in the single digits. Tho I can drink milk which has 11 grams per 8 ounces and i tolerate 16 ounces at a time. But, of course, some natural sugars affect us differently too. I would say if you stay in the single digits you will be ok. Why push it , right?Best of luck ! hugs,Kim
   — gpcmist

November 6, 2009
It takes a really big sugar load to make me dump, i.e. two pina coladas back to back. No idea how much sugar that is but I know it's a huge amount. One drink I was ok, but the next day I had two and man was I sick. Live and learn
   — rkurquhart

November 7, 2009
Hi, I'm 20 months out, have lost 110 lbs. and I can have as much sugar in the form of candy, cookies, and cake as I want, if I want to, but I don't. I can't have anymore than 1/2 C. milk products such as ice cream, or milk or I will dump bad. It seems as though I've become lactose intolerant. So you see, everyone is different. Good luck, Paula B.
   — paulajaneb

November 8, 2009
Hi! I would consult the dietician at your bariatric center. When I asked,mine told me it depends on the kind of sugar. For example, they reccomended making a protein shake with pineapple juice which has like 32grams of sugar. She said it depends on the type, like fruit is all high in natural sugars,not processed sugars. However, each person is different and you kind of have to experiment. I, unfortunately find where I can eat almost anything. Good luck.
   — JOANNFV