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I thought I was doing so well. I had my surgery in December and got down to 263 lbs. I am up to 266 now and have been up / down for almost a month now. I am MAXXED OUT in my fill.

I am manic depressive. Please, nobody make fun of me because it isn't my fault I have this. The meds that I take give me massive sugar cravings. That's how I gained all this weight in the first place. The sugar is the easier item to slip through the band. I do very well during the day, then at night I become almost insane with needing to consume sugar. One med I take occasionally makes me sleepwalk/eat at night.

I know that I need to see my doctor and I will on Monday, he's been away on holidays for two weeks now. I feel very distraught over this, I feel like I will never lose the weight. I beat myself over and over again in the head for eating like a pig.

The band is great, but if I would have known THEN what I know NOW, I would have opted for gastric bypass because of the dumping syndrome.

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Guest BikiniBeachy

Hi, can someone explain to me what dumping syndrome is?

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Talk to the MD who prescribes your meds and ask for a referral to see a registered dietician. Maybe your diet can be adjusted to deal with the sugar cravings.

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Hi, can someone explain to me what dumping syndrome is?

Dumping syndrome can result when you have the stomach surgically altered as with gastric bypass or the sleeve. Because the stomach is bypassed to a major degree, the food dumps right into the intestine. This can result in diarrhea, vomiting, cramping pain, etc.

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Have you tried sugarfree candy? I've found that it tastes like real candy. one or two pieces a day and that's it. 10 calories. Lifesavers make a sugarfree strawberry swirl; sweet and low has some awesome butterscotch and fruit kinds. I know it's not the real sugar fix, but it helps. How about sugar free fudgesicles? only 40 calories, but SOOOOO smooth and chocolately. I found some sugar free frozen ices, but they are almost still too sweet. I also found some sugar free coffee additive in flavors, hazelnut, french vanilla. Only 30 calories for 1 tbsp, but I find 2 tsps is just enough to make a cup of coffee soothing. Good luck:)

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Hello,I am about a week post-op and VERY HUNGRY. The thing that has helped me the most is clearing out our pantry. This is a family thing... my partner has agreed to be soda and oreo free for awhile (at least at home) until I can get a grip on my cravings. Night time is hard for me as well, but it sure is easier to resist when it's not right in front of me. We all have set backs, but remember every day is a new beginning!

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I am so sorry to hear about the troubles you are having. I know that a lot of medications for M.D. cause weight gain. Did they take that into consideration before you had surgery? Would there be any way you could try a different combo of medications that might not effect you in the same way? It must be so discouraging for you to have gained back that weight. Keep us all posted on how things go for you. I hope they can think of a solution for you.

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