Dumping Syndrome with the Sleeve

[BigGurl 0]

Hi All,

I was curious to know how many Sleevers develope some form of Dumping? I noticed of the past couple weeks ( I'm 5 weeks post-op) whenever I have a small bit of sugar or small bit of fat ( I can only eat 1/4 cup at a time) I get colicky cramps going accross the lower part of my stomach, diarrhrea, fatigue, hot flashes and sometimes heart palpitations. It does'nt happen all the time just sometimes..

Thanks,

Yvette

[kellyw74 258]

I am not sure about this. I hear people say that they feel as if they get it, but not sure if it is really "dumping" or not.

My dr. and case mgr say that sleevers don't get dumping. So, I don't know.

Kelly

[TijuanaPlication 87]

Theoretically it's not meant to happen but I've seen some people saying they it sometimes does. Another term for dumping is Alimentary Hypoglycemia (you'll get plenty of hits if you Google it) and you don't have to have WLS to get it. I think I suffered from it occasionally pre-surgery when I visited the dessert cart too often on holiday (I'd get cramp and diarrhea about 30 minutes after dessert).

[Dansha 16]

Yvette, the symptoms you describe, I get when I eat something to sweet or to fat too. Again it does not happen each time . I am almost 8 months out and I would say it has happen at least 4 times in the last few months. INTERESTING

Deb

[BigGurl 0]

Thanks Everyone,

I'm glad i'm not the only one that is happens to. Pre WLS .. If I ate too much chocolate / milk I would get the Dumping too. Maybe its just something that some people have a predisposition for. My Nutrionist said that some Sleevers will get this the same as Bypassers ..It's getting better though.. Not happening as much.

Yvette

[BigGurl 0]

Dansha,

You really are Rocking the Weightloss!!! You Go Girl!!!

[ToDream 18]

I have problems with meals that are too rich as well... mostly starchy/fatty/sweet. most often times I can't even finish the meal before I'm running for the bathroom! (tmi..sorry). I figured it was a form of IBS. It definitely encourages me to not eat that stuff! I wonder if I'll still have this problem post VSG?

[Amber 4]

If you are eating healthy with little sugar, it could be that your stomach isn't used to it. It's happened to me and I haven't even had the surgery yet.

[iegal 460]

Have you talked to your surgeon? Could it be gallbladder issues? Do any of you take meds to prevent gallstones during your weight loss period?

[MINI-Me 196]

That happened to me when I was a few months out - anytime I ate sugar, especially ice cream. Still happens sometimes, but really haven't figured out the trigger.

[BigGurl 0]

iegal, I had gallbladder removed before my sleeve surgery. I do'nt think that's the issue for me. It has gotten better as my stomach getting back used to foods in it. Now its the spicey foods that's giving problems. BBQ Sauce causes a lot of spasming pain in my sleeve. I plan to let them know at my next clinic visit.

[MelissaAnd 3]

You might be introducing things too early in your diet. I am having some issues, but it's my gallbladder. I have to have it out in about 2 weeks. My husband gets dumping syndrome as he had a rouxny. He is usually sick for about 20-30 minutes after eating the forbidden food. He gets very ill and ends up having to sleep it off for about 15 mins.

I do know that there have been a few cases of it with people who have had a sleeve, but it is rare.

[groovearmada 14]

Im sure i had it yesterday. I drank half of a Protein shot quickly. It was really sugary and syrupy. Pretty much straight away, i got funny pains, almost like period pains and i knew i needed the toilet. I had only just been about ahf an hour before. It was more solid than diarreah but felt just like it. sorry tmi!

After i had passed it i felt fine. No other symptoms apart from the pains and needing the toilet asap!

[GA Girl Best in the World 4]

This is funny I have had this problem occasionally, the first time I experienced it. My Hubby had taken me to an all you can eat BBQ buffet ...I was so miserable... The funny part is I'm not sleeved yet ... And I only had one reasonable plate... (note to self stay away from sugary and fatty foods after youve been sleeved or you'll be sorry)

[kweenbee 2]

I notice several of you saying you have dumping symptoms and you haven't been sleeved yet. I know my date is very close and all the sudden I am having dumping symptoms, nausea, diarreha, cramping, weakness, I have to lay down. I really believe I am already have the dumping symptoms. Weird. I feel like I am being prepared so I don't eat certain things like sweets, fats, carbohydrates, Pasta, etc.