Question:
Will the "no sugar added" be OK?
I bought Dole no sugar added popsicles for post-op. Do they contain too much sugar,will they make me go into "dumping?" Also, how about no sugar added applesauce? What is the best amount of sugar grams in 1 item to keep from dumping? My WLS is friday I'm so excited! — Suzanne W. (posted on September 26, 2000)
September 26, 2000
Suzanne,
I purchased the Dole "No Sugar Added" juice bars for my husband
right after he came home from the hospital. He ate one about 5 ot 6 days
post-op and experienced his only bout of dumping. The dietician said that
it was too soon ater his surgery that they would be alright later and they
are. He and I both eat them occasionally now. He is over 3 months post-op
and I am 6 weeks behind him from our Open RNY.
— livnliter
September 26, 2000
I am 2 weeks post op and I had the no sugar added applesauce both in the
hospital and when I got home. It went down real easy, tasted good and did
not cause any dumping. I even mixed it with some cream of wheat cereal to
add some flavor.
— MaryAnn J.
September 26, 2000
I haven't dumped yet and I keep sugar content down to no more than 3g a
serving of anything because I don't want to dump. I don't know if I would
or not but I'm not willing to find out until I'm about 3 months, I'm going
to stay with the SUGAR FREE period.
Each person is different though as is each surgery and it is just something
you have to try if you are willing and see what happens.
I listed below a list of "hidden sugar" that everyone should look
for on the label of anything and everything that says "sugar
free" // "no sugar added" because these are sugar too and in
some people can cause dumping.
Sucrose
Glucose
Dextrose
Fructose
High Fructose Corn Syrup
Honey
Molasses
I hope this helps.
~deniseTX
— blank first name B.
September 27, 2000
I eat the Dole no-sugar popsicles and they seem fine, no dumping. The same
with the applesauce-no dumping with that. It is my experience that I can
have 7-10 grams of sugar at one session and not get dumping. You'll
probably find yourself being fine with small amounts of sugar. Fructose is
a naturally occuring sugar in juices and fruit. I eat raspberries and
bananas almost everyday and never get dumping. It will be some trial and
error on your part but I wouldn't be shy to experiment.
— [Deactivated Member]
September 27, 2000
I have no problems with the Dole juice pops, no sugar added. I had RNY
surgery.
— Cindy H.
September 27, 2000
Hi! I use the Dole No Sugar Popcicles and I experience "NO"
dumping, I also eat the no sugar Applesauce (MOTTS make a good one) and I
am fine.
— Jeanine F.
April 8, 2001
I have probably lived off of Good Humor no sugar fudgecicles since surgery
2 months ago. It is my favorite treat and I have never had a dumping
incident from it. Susan G.
— susan R.
August 22, 2001
I recently had lap rny on august 06 01
By week two i had a dole sugar free pop and it was like pure heaven!
Everybody is different but, DOLE SUGAR FREE POPCICLES ROCK!
— yuppieharley
August 25, 2001
Blue Bunny makes sugar free creamsicles and fudge-sicles that are out of
this world... I'm only 19 days (26 lbs!!!) postop but they are great! I
will say that I can only eat about 1/3 of one at at time! Good luck!
— Beth H.
August 25, 2001
Ok what is wrong with me at 10 days post that I can eat a whole one of the
Blue Bunny creamsicles??
— [Anonymous]
August 24, 2002
Popsicle brand fudgesicles, NO SUGAR ADDED are outrageous. They taste
exactly like the real thing and I never feel sick. I,ve tried several NO
SUGAR ADDED products and some are much better than others, never have
gotten sick from them. You have to experiment.
— Paula B.
August 24, 2002
I do not have dumping if the sugar grams are 20g or under. I have really
enjoyed Skinny Cow Fudge Bars....they have a website that can help you
locate them. They are fabulous!They are lowfat ice creams (not extremely
low sugar though). I also tried a child's size scoop of Baskin Robbins no
sugar added (7g per serving) and I only ate 1/3 of it...I found it too
sweet! Hope this helps.
— missmollyk
November 11, 2002
Edys makes a no sugar added, all fruit frozen pop (various flavors)that is
delicious. Only 30 calories & 2 grams sugar! A life saver in those
first weeks,,,
— Lori B.
October 24, 2004
Try TROPICANA REAL FRUIT ,NO SUGAR ADDED,tastes so good and is made with
splenda, only 10 calories for popsicle.
— Carmen M.
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