Question:
Is 8 gr of sugar in an 8 oz glass of v8 juice going to make me dump?

when on liquids after the surgery is that ok to drink ?    — nanci L. (posted on February 25, 2002)

February 25, 2002
Everyone's dump-o-meter is set at a different level. You might try it 6 oz juice, 2 oz water, which cuts it to 6g and try that. The trick is to KEEP that meter at highly sensitive! I don't enjoy dumping (at all!), but I'm glad it's there to keep me on the straight & narrow.
   — vitalady

February 25, 2002
I've been drinking V8 all along... But I agree with the other poster, everyone is different, be careful with your sugar meter... it only takes an extra gram or 2 to set me off..
   — Elizabeth D.

February 25, 2002
I get the little cans and they work for me
   — Robert L.

February 25, 2002
Probably not since fruit/veggie sugars seem to be easier to take than refined sugars. HOWEVER, you may check with your dr just in case. My dr recommended no tomatoes or citrus for 8 weeks post op because they are acidic and your insides are healing during that time. Your dr may not have that restriction, but it never hurts to check!
   — ctyst