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Hi Everyone,

I am one month out from surgery today and I am having a hard time eating meals. After taking a few bites, I feel nauseous and get very hot like I'm having a hot flash. Aside from tiring very easily, I feel fine othewise. Has anyone else experienced this? Any suggestions?

Thanks for your help!

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I feel like that if I eat too much or if I eat things that my body doesn't like anymore. For example most things sweet make me feel that way. But if I'm eating and eat too much I defiately feel that way.

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Can you give us an example of what you are eating and how much?

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I had the same symptoms when I started eating, and sometimes even when just on broth. I would get hot flashes and had a bit of nausea. Sometimes my heart would even speed up. The doctor said the hot sensation may have to do with acid, and it was normal. According to him the nausea might be to big bites, not chewing enough, or too much liquids soon after or before eating. Sometimes I'd get cold clammy hands, and that he said was due to eating less and my metabolism/body temperature feeling the change.

I am 47 days post surgery, and all of those symptoms have gone away almost completely. I found that taking the time to chew, chew, chew, and being careful with not drinking too much Water before or after eating really helps in avoiding any nausea or uncomfortness while or after eating. Hopefully this helps. Good luck and God bless you!

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It is not very common in sleeve patients, but what you are descibing sounds like dumping syndrome. This is very common in bypass patients, but can even happen to people who have not had bariatric surgery.

Dumping syndrome: Symptoms - MayoClinic.com

Slow down when you eat so you can feel your warning signs. You can do this!!!

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I haven't experienced it...but, I would go to my Dr. and discuss the issue now. If anything, they'll guide you on how to eat (if it's not WHAT you're eating). Make sense?

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