shershrinking

Congratulations! Me next?!

I want to know more about dumping syndrome, what triggers it, how bad is it?

I am a nurse, also planning to have surgery. The catheter is your friend!(LOL). It really doesnt hurt, and will only be in overnight because the pain meds inhibit your ability to pee. (you can injure your bladder and kidneys if you dont pee). By morning they take the catheter out and you pee on your own.

I am waiting for insurance approval- doc had a 3 month pre-surgery healthy steps program, to teach me to eat and exercise, see a shrink, etc . I lost 30# already but still have 100 to go... And my diabetes hasnt really improved. I know I will never make it alone without surgery. Craving sweets. QUESTION :Will i ever be able to taste those sweet things without being horribly ill? ??(dumping syndrome scares the heck outta me) Also found out that i shouldnt drink alcohol before a meal- i forget to chew or taste anything when i am that happy.