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purz59    57

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Hi I'm Pamela and so happy to have found a group for 50 and over. I'm 56, and scheduled for the bypass in October. I'm very concerned about dumping syndrome. Can some of you please share your experiences with dumping syndrome and throwing up? These are my major concerns.

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beachgal2935    596

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I had bypass 4/21/15 and haven't experienced dumping syndrome. If you eat what you're supposed to and steer clear of sugar and fats, you'll be just fine. I'm down 71 lbs. and feel absolutely wonderful. Best of luck on your journey!!!

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purz59    57

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Thanks beachgal! Great job! How about throwing up?

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purz59    57

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I've read some posts where it seems everyone throws up their food and find it hard to keep down. I'm concerned about this possibility. Anyone else?

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beachgal2935    596

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No throwing up either. Chew slowly and to a liquid consistency. Take 30 minutes to complete your meal and NO liquid with meal! I've found after eating fish that I make sure to start drinking 30 minutes afterwards as it doesn't move as smoothly through me. It's super healthy and Protein packed so I try and eat it at least one meal 5-6 days per week. I have easy access to year round fresh seafood, so why not :)

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Crosby    303

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I've read some posts where it seems everyone throws up their food and find it hard to keep down. I'm concerned about this possibility. Anyone else?

I am close to 6 months and had one episode of throwing up...the " foamies". It was about 5-6 weeks out and simply from eating too fast. I have been able to eat all meats without any issue. I am down 88 pounds and back to my active self.

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purz59    57

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Thanks Crosby, I needed to hear some positive feedback

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recordsmom    52

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Hi I'm Pamela and so happy to have found a group for 50 and over. I'm 56, and scheduled for the bypass in October. I'm very concerned about dumping syndrome. Can some of you please share your experiences with dumping syndrome and throwing up? These are my major concerns.

I haven't had any throwing up, or dumping. I had RNY on April 28th. I'm not sure why some have problems with that and some not, but I'm thankful for my good fortune. What I've dealt with more often is feeling over full and uncomfortable at times if I eat one or two bites too many.

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purz59    57

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Hi recordsmom. Thanks for sharing. I hope I'm as fortunate as you have been.

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beachgal2935    596

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@@Cherry Muffley - I loved the 2 week liquid diet pre-surgery! My NUT laughed at me when I told her how much fun I had with it. She said hearing that was a first for her. It's all about doing your homework and being creative. Listen, we all LOVE food or we wouldn't be taking these drastic measures to try and get healthy, right?! I had surgery at mayo and my liquid diet consisted of Optifast shakes and any non-caloric beverages, period! I bought a Nutribullet and turned my vanilla and chocolate shakes into rootbeer floats, chocolate ice cream, hot chocolate, pumpkin spice frappuccinos, etc. If you have the will, there's a way. Post-op I've enjoyed such high Protein foods as delicious quiche, noodle-less lasagna, pudding, warm gooey Cookies, etc. My philosophy is I want what small amounts of food I can eat or drink to be the best tasting things I can get. Preparation is key to success. I just got back from a 2 week vacation in the beautiful Florida Keys where I lost 6 lbs. This new life is the BEST!!!

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gz345ski    3

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Wow, fuzzy feline, I can't believe how much we have in common. I had RNY in March, 5 days after my 65th birthday. My kitty had emergency intestinal surgery on the same morning. My poor husband! Anyway, my cat had a large growth which proved to be non- cancerous. The vet believes irritation from a huge ball of fur caused the problem. He's fine today!

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gz345ski    3

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purz59 I'm almost 6 months out from my RNY and I'm nauseous almost every time I eat anything. Some days I wake up nauseous. It's very frustrating. I figured I'd follow all the rules and I'd feel fine, but this has not been the case. I have never vomited or had diarrhea. It's just this horrible, ongoing nausea. On a positive note, I've lost about 100 lbs.since the day of my bypass and I have no cravings.

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Cherry Muffley    7

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Wow beachgal2935 I hope I can be half as creative on my pre-surgery phase. I'm anxious to get started. Thanks for the encouraging words.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
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