The bathroom is my constant friend!

[ddlily 8]

I was sleeved on 4/22. Everything is going well but over the past week all I keep doing is " running" to the bathroom. Sometimes it's just gas, sometimes it comes with a special surprise. I never know what's going to happen. I do not vomit, which is a very good thing for me. But whenever I eat anything it seems to go right thru me. It seems like the dumping syndrome to me but I thought sleevers were not supposed to get this. I am not very hungry at all but I am taking my Vitamins & Protein Shakes. I know I have to get my nutrients in. I do not feel weak or sick. It was my first week back to work & my routine has changed. So has anyone else experienced this? Any advice? I see my NUT tomorrow.

[JessicaAnn 564]

I was sleeved on 4/22. Everything is going well but over the past week all I keep doing is " running" to the bathroom. Sometimes it's just gas' date=' sometimes it comes with a special surprise. I never know what's going to happen. I do not vomit, which is a very good thing for me. But whenever I eat anything it seems to go right thru me. It seems like the dumping syndrome to me but I thought sleevers were not supposed to get this. I am not very hungry at all but I am taking my Vitamins & Protein shakes. I know I have to get my nutrients in. I do not feel weak or sick. It was my first week back to work & my routine has changed. So has anyone else experienced this? Any advice? I see my NUT tomorrow.[/quote']

What food stage aw you on?

[bmbrush413 124]

I had issues with some of the Protein Shakes I was drinking...wound up with some lactose intolerance that I never had before. Maybe that's part of it? Plus - liquid in equals liquid out for a while, too...

[ddlily 8]

I am on Stage 4-soft solids , soft vegetable & fruits. I think I could be trying too much too soon. Some stuff just doesn't agree with me. I would just like a nice piece of warn whole wheat toast to soothe me . But I am not there yet. Or crackers with low fat PB. Sometimes it is like it's just like fatty stuff is going down the toilet.

[******** 397]

I am on Stage 4-soft solids ' date=' soft vegetable & fruits. I think I could be trying too much too soon. Some stuff just doesn't agree with me. I would just like a nice piece of warn whole wheat toast to soothe me . But I am not there yet. Or crackers with low fat PB. Sometimes it is like it's just like fatty stuff is going down the toilet.[/quote']

I was told no fruits because of the sugar...maybe that is going through you wrong and yes sleevers can get dumping its just not as common as bypass patients

[mokee 588]

I was of the understanding dumping syndrome was vomiting. You are having diareeha. I had this for over 5 months post op. first blood work was low in Iron. Since I have been working on that I have stool again. The first 5 months it was as if every time I ate I ran to the bathroom. This was my experience.

[swimmom 124]

Dumping syndrome isn't just vomiting, and yes, sleevers can get it. Definitely talk to your nutritionist about it - he or she may be able to give you some suggestions. I have found that anything high in sugar - including most fruit - gives me problems. Other people have no problem with sugar, but my sleeve definitely does not like it at this stage. I tried sampling 3 jelly belly jelly Beans (very small jelly beans) - and I had severe stomach cramping and gas for 3 hours! Learned my lesson quickly! I also find that fruit that is high in sugar will do the same thing to me. I am 2.5 months out from surgery. I am still trying new things to see what works and what does not. I had my first raw spinach last night, and I seemed to tolerate it well!

[ddlily 8]

Thanks! We are checking into me being lactose intolerance. Also the sugar. I guess it is a Whole New World now...lol

[lsereno 2,525]

Hi Ddily,

Another thing you might try is going back to the previous stage diet for a few days till things settle down. Then add foods back in one at a time and see which one, if any causes an issue. I had to go back to a previous stage a couple of times when I was reintroducing foods.

If you were lactose intolerant post-op, it should have showed up the first time you had dairy instead of more than a month later. Are you eating more dairy now than you were previously?

Lynda

[ChristineR 128]

If you have fruit try the no sugar added canned fruit/applesauce. I don't have any issues with those and my NUT highly recommended one serving a day to help with bathroom, etc. Do you keep a food log? Maybe try writing down everything and then your reactions to see if there is a connection.