Question:
how much sugar can one tolerate?

I'm 8 weeks out and have'nt tried much sugar,I did have some bbq chicken and figured I had about 3 grams with no problem,most everthing I eat is sugar free, but somethings I like have real sugar.I wonder how many grams one could have without dumping, I know everone is different, but some idea would help. thanks Kelly    — kelly K. (posted on May 27, 2001)

May 27, 2001
Hi Kelly, I personally found through trial and error, that I can tolerate approx 12 gms of sugar at one time, and no more...one time I tried 18 gms and dumped...good luck!
   — Carolyn G.

May 27, 2001
Hi Kelly, they say the average we can take in is 7 to 12 grams of sugar. I have a BIG recommendation for you... do not test what your limit is!!! I found out I do not dump on sugar and God, how I wish I did. I am able to eat anything and that is a challenge. Its is much easier to eat a couple of cookies rather than eat the beef or chicken (protein) I should be eating. I am four months out and have lost 63 pounds with the LAP RNY but I am positive I could have lost a lot more. I was one who DEVELOPED a tolorance for sugar. Sometimes I would get the sweats... but the more I tried the easier it got. PLEASE, limit yourself from the very beginning and don't try to push it. Best of luck.
   — marlene R.

May 27, 2001
I shoot for 6g per MEAL. I CAN tolerate more, but then again, I did it, too and promptly gained 6# in 2 weeks. Went back to the 6g limit (not matter how I FELT--"fine") and the 6# dropped off. I now that's not much, but when you have not moved for 5 yrs, it's pretty scary to suddenly start packing it on again. And I KNEW what was doing it. 14g per shot. You'd think one would outgrow stupid one day, wouldn't you? I dunno, maybe I'm one that doesn't get smarter as I get older. Don't ask me why I thought I could outsmart what I've seen happen to everyone else who started dating sugar on a casual basis.
   — vitalady

May 27, 2001
I suspect I have no limits to how much sugar I can eat, except the limits I impose on myself. It all started with an innocent little (Hershey's) kiss...I have to make sure it doesn't turn into a full blown affair! Flirting with sugar will slow down your weight loss. Gasp, you could even GAIN weight, if you aren't careful. I look at sugar like I do fats: I save sugar for my coffee and stay away from goodies. I save fat for mayonnaise, light sour cream and cheese and stay away from fast food and deep fried and fried foods. Be careful and good luck!
   — Allie B.