Oh, so THAT's what dumping feels like

[USMCwifeandTEACHER 3]

So...

Before I start. YES, I ate bad stuff. YES, this was my fault. YES, I fell off the wagon, AGAIN, but I'm still losing, still in control 98% of the time, and still appreciative that I put myself through this.

So before I got sleeved I discovered this new dessert: French Macarons. * sigh*

Long story short. They're cute little egg white Cookies sandwiched together with jam, ganache' or buttercream in the center. I think they're good... they are. I was invited to party of someone who I'm trying to impress because I'm an intern in my graduate program. I knew these fancy Cookies would be a hit and a conversation starter. I eat one...an hour later, I eat another. An hour later, I eat 1.5. My tummy gets upset. Like real upset. Then I get a headache, massive friggin headache. Then I leave because my bowels were getting angry with me. WOW, violent bathroom episode (I know, TMI), I hate macarons now.

So... my body said, "okay girl, you don't believe you had surgery huh?"

So that's dumping.

[AutumnLily 77]

Its one of those reminders that your tummy and intestines have all the control now Hope you are feeling better.

[KristeyK 3]

Oh Lord...I think that is my worst fear of what can happen post-op. YIKES!!! But yeah, those little macaroons are one of MANY things that did me in to begin with! lol.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,281]

I get dumping too, and the further out you get the better your brain starts to remind you: "Should I have that? What will happen if I eat too much?" For me, this has been one of the best side effects from my surgery. I absolutely cannot eat a lot of sugar or even a lot of fat in one sitting. I have to remain mindful of portions etc, and never over-do it.

I have sweets once in awhile but it's never more than just a tiny portion. In fact yesterday I had some cookie, I didn't even eat a whole one. Just a few bites even, and it did make my heart beat a little fast but that was the extent of my body's response to it. I think anymore and I'd been a mess!

[MegInNOLA 531]

Yeah, I can eat a cookie, but potato chips are a whole 'nother story. Just a few, seriously, like 3, and WOW what a horrible reaction from sleevie and friends. Pain, nausea, pain, bathroom episode, pain... at least I didn't throw up, but it was close for 30 minutes or so. I'm actually rather grateful, since now I know I absolutely can't have them, and I'm cool with that. They're not good for me anyway. We're all learning our way through the eating jungle! Meg

[cutie pie 71]

wow really good info ...i thought dumped did not happen with the sleeve ... i wonder why this happens to some sleever and not others...

[Tiffykins 672]

Dumping even happens to people that don't have stomach surgery. I only get dumping type symptoms with heavy milk fat stuff like buttercream frosting, and only happens occasionally. Some days I can eat it, some days I get major gas and kind of loopy feeling. I'm back to being lactose intolerant in the pregnancy and can't eat/drink milk, or full fat cheeses.

I also found when I cut foods out of my diet for a period of time be it fried foods, or heavy fat-laden foods, and then I randomly add them back in, my body revolts. This happened to me pre-op especially when I would diet. My body would get used to not processing that crap then I'd throw some kind of yumminess in there and BAM I'd be in the potty.

Things have gotten way better since being so far out. I can eat buttercream in small amounts without issue, but milk and full fat cheese really does a number on my stomach.

[swizzly 901]

Oh god, I so hear you on this one. I ate half a red velvet 'whoopie pie' (cake with cream cheese icing sandwiched between?) and felt like complete and total crap. I was so out of it and dizzy and nauseated...ugh, took like a couple hours before I felt better. Never again! (I would have been fine if I'd only had a few bites over a few hours instead of half of it all at one go.)

[kellyw74 258]

I am only 2 months out on Monday and I am AFRAID!! I have read about these "episodes" some get and that keeps me from trying things I know I shouldn't be putting in my body anyway.

I made a 4th of July cake for work the other day and did not even have any. People at work were like "aren't you having any?" It had cream cheese icing on it and the cake was red, white, and blue with strawberry's and blueberries on top (like a flag) too cute!! I was too afraid to even have a bite!!

I am kinda glad that I am a chicken, but at the same time, I wish I could have a cookie! I might try one when I am a little further out, but for now, I will remain chicken!! LOL

Kelly

[meggiep 57]

I am almost jealous of you who do dump! When I had popcorn on my birthday- no problem- slid right down...ditto the ice cream I had, and the english toffee in one of the ice cream flavors. Also the 1/4 biscotti I ate.

Maybe the fear is a good thing Kelly! At the same I need to know I can have anything- I don;t want to get too freaked out about this as it will remind me of too many diets I have been on.

[MegInNOLA 531]

Oh man, it's not just potato chips for me... I had 2 chicken nuggets from Chik-Fil-A (the little bitty ones!) and thought I was going to die--not in the good way! They tasted great, but OH, sleevie does not like them!!! Same painful symptoms, same bout with nausea and bathroom--again, did not throw up (only bright side), but felt horrible for half an hour. It is evidently the fried foods that cause this for me, because I absolutely ate a little cookie the other day and had no problem. Yuck. It's a great thing, though, because it will be a cold day you know where before I try either of those foods again, and that is by my choice!!! I don't like stomach ick and pain.

Still figuring it all out! M.

[Mariah 0]

I once had a very, very small cup of fruity yogurt (a la Pink Berry) about two months post-op (I did a lot of walking and wanted to reward myself). Anyway, about twenty minutes after I ate some of it -- just a few bites -- my heart started to race as if I'd run a marathon. When I went to take a shower, I started to feel light headed, and I FAINTED. In. The. SHOWER. I woke up in very cold Water so I'm not sure how long I was out.

I did not put two-and-two together until a month or so later when I had a sip of my boyfriend's milkshake and the same feeling started to come back. I never had any "bathroom issues" but I am not going to mess around with my little tummy dumping all that sugar into my small intestine too fast.

Needless to say I have avoided sweet things. I would caution others to be very careful with sugary things after surgery.

[meggiep 57]

I can't believe it- after posting that....tonight I had my version of a dumping episode! I ate half a small ripe peach and a rip apricot....and within 10 minutes had terrible stomach pains and a bathroom experience that was not pleasant. I will absolutely hate it if this is going to happen every time I eat that- especially the apricot- our tree is just ripening and they are FABULOUS. Actually now I remember I had one yesterday with no issue! In any case my body needed to get rid of it, and fast. I did not eat the skin of either.

[ybnormal 21]

Meggie, maybe it was the high Fiber and high Water content that got to your tummy? I go through that a lot with salad and fresh fruits but I have IBS and those things definitely put the RUN! in runs.

Renee`

[Bemabound 11]

I don't get it ....I really did think the dumping thing was for gbypass people....I thought not having to deal with this is one of the benefits of the vsg. So does it get better the longer out of surgery you are? Thanks, Tracy