Dumping syndrome ?

[krisstep 31]

Hey guys, so I am almost 5 months out and lost a total of 60 pounds (14pounds was from my preop diet) so what exactly is this dumping syndrome people experience with RNY? I think I had it a couple times where I felt very nauseous after I ate something my body didn't like but that was more In the beginning. I don't feel that anymore and I am careful of what I eat. And as far as sweets goes when I went to support groups I was told no sugar or you will dump. Now after surgery my taste buds have completely changed and I hate sweets now which is a major blessing but I do however have a small piece of 72% dark chocolate occasionally. I guess my question is, does thi dumping syndrome happen from then beginning or does it sneak up on you later on down the road?

[Djmohr 6,965]

Honestly I don't think I ever had it either. I may have been close once or twice because I would get nauseous, hot and I would begin dry heaving.

As you said that was in the first couple months. Now I am 7 months post op and I have definitely tested it. I have had sugar, and enough to make me sick but I simply have not gotten sick.

I have been told that it could come on later but I don't know if that is true.

[GAWildKat 82]

I'm 3 mons postop and the only time I had dumping syndrome was the day I tested my limits and ordered a tiny blizzard from DQ, made me so sick I had to call my husband to take me home. I can have tic tacs and often do. Have had no trouble with fatty foods at all. But I keep portions small.

[BostonStrong617 8]

I've had dumping syndrome even before having my surgery. I am a type II diabetic and would experience it if my sugars would drop too fast after being high for so long. Since my surgery I've had it happen a couple of times. Once because of one of my Protein shakes (which contained sugar alcohol) and a couple of days ago when I overdid it with fruit.

Sometimes it happens right away, I'll get the sweats and tough it out. Other times, it can be more gradual and I'll end up in the bathroom for an hour or more.

I'm almost 8 weeks out and still figuring out what food are ok. I've lost a little over 25 pounds. Fatty foods my body doesn't seem to like at all. So I stay away. I still crave sweets, but I am doing my best to keep away and not wanting to dump helps with that. I want to try a small bowl of ice cream, but I am nervous. In any event, I wish you the best of luck.

[Soapandcandlequeen 124]

I have not had surgery yet but have experienced dumping syndrome. It is horrible. I sweat profusely, had diarrhea, my heart rate slows to where I feel like I might pass out. I get weak too. It lasts anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour. Trust me you will know if you have it or not it's that bad