Question:
Can sugar in fruit juices make you Dump?
I know sugar can cause dumping but what about natural sugar from fruit and fruit juices. I noticed with my post op diet I must drink total liquids which did say fruit juice. — Kelly* P. (posted on November 3, 2002)
November 3, 2002
Yes, sugar from fruit juices can make you dump. It depends on how much
sugar is in the serving. For the small amounts you'll be able to drink as
a new post-op, it's not likely to be an issue. Sometimes it's not an issue
at all (depends on the person).
— Suzy C.
November 3, 2002
Check your sugar content, I used to love orange and apple juice
but now i can't tolerate the sugar or acid.
— Tammy N.
November 3, 2002
They sell orange juice that has reduced acid - and I found that during the
early stages if I diluted it down the sugar didn't bother me. Now it still
doesn't but I don't drink more than 4 ounces a day TOPS!
— [Deactivated Member]
November 3, 2002
I have never had a problem with any kind of fruit or fruit juice. Some
people are more sensitive than others. You will only know by trying them
out for yourself.
— Kim B.
November 3, 2002
It is strange I can drink coffee with sugar in it and it won't bother me,
but orange juice causes dumping.
— Linda A.
November 3, 2002
I had alittle taste of cantilope last night and I felt soooo sick to my
stomach. Fortunately, I did not throw up but I will not do that again for
quite awhile.
— Lawrence R.
November 3, 2002
I have serious dumping on fruit-even a tiny little sliver of fruit. I dump
really easy though.
— TP
November 3, 2002
i have a sensitive "dumper" ;) so i dump on all fruit juice and
some whole fruit. try SF Tang, Diet V8 Splash or Crystal Light with added
calcium. i crave fruit juice and these are good alternatives. if i have no
choices, i mix unsweetened juice with half water, and if i go slowly it
isn't too bad.
— kultgirl
November 4, 2002
I actually dumped on the way home from the hospital on 100% juice, no sugar
added pineapple juice! It came that morning on my tray, and my surgeon's
PA said it should be ok. However, after 5-6 sips it wasn't! I am now
almost 5 months post op and haven't had the nerve to try anything pineapple
related. I have had small amounts of OJ, and can eat some fruit without
problem. good luck!
— MaryBeth R.
November 4, 2002
I will dump on the juice (100%) but not on the actual fruit. So, I just
eat the fruit.
— Karen R.
November 4, 2002
I have no problem dumping from fruit juice as long as it's 100% pure juice
and I limit myself to about 4 ounces. I stupidly drank about 16 ounces of
ice cold orange juice during the summer and wanted to die. I will NEVER
make that mistake again.
Open RNY 11/29/01 -156 pounds
— Patty_Butler
November 4, 2002
The nutritionist at the WISH Center told me to dilute fruit juice 50:50 to
prevent dumping, and that apple and white grape juices were the best ones
to avoid dumping. Pineapple juice has one of the highest concentrations of
natural sugar. I eat applesauce (read the labels carefully - no sugar
added, just apples & water) and have had no dumping problems with
these.
— Christina W.
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