Dumping syndrome after nearly 2 years

[msreaina 133]

I am nearly two years post op and still having dumping issues when I eat some foods. Is anyone else having these same problems? When will it go away or will it always be a problem after gastric sleeve surgery?

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

I am sorry for you suffering! Have you noticed if it is always the same foods? Do you think you may have developed an allergy to them? Have you stayed away from them for awhile, then gone back to see if they do it to you again? Last question...have you asked your doctor about it? I am still new to all this, having my surgery in December, so forgive me, but I am learning from you! Good luck and I hope you feel better VERY soon!

[msreaina 133]

Yea it's usually anything sweet. It could just be that my stomach can't handle sweets anymore. I am not sure. I have not been to the doctor in about 5 months so I have not asked my doctor about it. I think it is one of those things that is a curse and a blessing at the same time. I am hesitant when it comes to eating or drinking anything with sugar.

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

It seems other people have had this issue, as well. How are you with artificial sweeteners? I personally can't stand them, but then I have never had much of a sweet-tooth. I have used Splenda in baking, but I find it dries the end result out too much AND too soon. The other types of sweeteners I just can't stand the taste of, especially stevia and the sweet-n-low stuff. Does an antacid help? Gosh, I wish I could help you. Keep us informed of how you resolve this, ok? Thanks....

[msreaina 133]

@ I can have artificial sweetners just no real or pure sugars candy or sodas. So Splenda is my best friend right I use it on coffee tea cakes pies but sometimes I just want the real thing

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

Oh, and how!!!!! So is it just a taste that does it to you, or a full serving?

[msreaina 133]

Even the smallest amount of sugar and my stomach goes nuts. I have not tried any meds but wouldn't mind if I just knew what to take

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

I've heard a lot of people take Prilosec for acid, but I'm not sure about how it might work for sugar in particular. And since I have yet to take it, I can't tell you from my personal experience. I wouldn't know if you take it before or after you eat the sugar. Hopefully someone will respond to this run with some suggestions for you. If you don't mind, please let me know what you find out? Good luck, again....

[msreaina 133]

No problem I wilt you know and I will try the prilosec and see what it does. Hoping for some kind of solution.

[Pac-woman 325]

I haven't had the surgery yet ( 4 more days) but I did read up on it.

http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentTypeID=134&ContentID=107

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I dump when I eat anything really rich like whole cream Soups, really high quality ice cream, frosting, fudge...

Either I vomit it right back up or I have instant poop Soup.

I'm glad there's no remedy or cure except avoidance. Keeps me on task. Nineteen months out, here.

[msreaina 133]

@@LipstickLady you are probably right it is a good thing there is no remedy for dumping syndrome. Like I said it's a blessing and a curse but it a curse that keeps us on track and helps us avoid weight gain after surgery

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I'm always right.