How is diluted fruit juice acceptable in a post-op liquid diet?

[Jenniferlynangel 1]

I'm 3 days post-op. In the hospital I was served diluted fruit juice, which I was too afraid to try. I simply don't understand how diluted fruit juice would not cause dumping. Apple juice has 24g of sugar per cup. Even if I dilute it with 50/50 with Water, that's still 12g which seems like WAY too much. This morning I attempted just 4g of sugar in my Protein Shake and had what seemed like early dumping symptoms.

I am similarly concerned about milk, which I am allowed to have beginning tomorrow. Skim milk has 11g of sugar per cup. Again, won't this cause dumping?

Thanks in advance for any advice you can provide!

[Airstream88 361]

The sugar in fruit and milk is natural and doesn't cause dumping. You may drink unsweetened apple juice diluted 50/50 and shouldn't have any issues. Unless you are lactose intolerant, milk should be fine. I don't have any issues with either. For food/drink other than fruit and milk, the guidance from my Nutritionist was that a serving shouldn't have more than 6g sugar and sugar shouldn't be listed within the first 5 ingredients. 4g of sugar shouldn't cause dumping.

Edited March 18, 2017 by Airstream88

[strengthin#ers 195]

That was what my Nutritionist suggested I drink diluted fruit juice or diet ocean sprays because it's already diluted.

[QueenOfTheTamazons 634]

I have never had a problem with dumping from fruit juice. I drink it fairly regularly. I have an issue with plain Water making my stomach cramp. Crystal light, mio or even fresh fruit added to water does bother me. Its weird but my surgeon says it not an uncommon occurance.

The milk and juice help get the fluids down and provide a few calories when most people are having a hard time getting much down.

[fatnomore2017 21]

My nutritionist said no fruit juice because it has too many carbs. And no milk either unless it's something like mootopia from HEB or FairLife from wal-mart that the lactose is removed and it has extra protien. She said only sugar free drinks between meals.

[teacupnosaucer 445]

Milk is encouraged on our plan because it gets you your liquids and your Protein. fruit juice we are limited to half a cup a day, I assume having fruit juice is better than nothing hydration-wise if you are one of the many, many people who has a tough time drinking Water post op. I don't drink it now, but my first day on liquids I had one of those little foil-topped half-cups of apple juice and it was HEAVENLY. My opinion is in moderation it won't hurt but I'm not going to make a habit of drinking it, especially since I'm now doing much better drinking water and I'm hesitant to put anything into my body that doesn't have protein since I'm getting so little into me still.

[Ldyvenus 317]

My first 3 days post op I drank diluted fruit juice. It took me all day to drink 20-oz. I don't think juice is a good thing long term, but the first few days post op it's the only thing I tolerated well.

[Jenniferlynangel 1]

If I have anything with sugar, even sugar alcohol, in the mornings I have issues. This morning I had oatmeal made with 1/2 cup of milk, and I had mild dumping. Later on in the day it is okay. I haven't even attempted juice yet. I have no issues drinking Water, so there's really no need to do that anyway.

[Pam_2-06-2017 375]

My doctor said Clear Liquids the first day. The hospital brought me a Protein Shake. I stuffed it in my bag for when I was on the full liquid phase. Follow your doctors orders not the hospital. I still don't drink fruit juice as it is pretty concentrated carbs and sugar even if they are natural. I try to stay below 25 carbs and 25g of sugar. All my sugar is from natural sources.

Take care