Is dumping syndrome forever?

[carmar23 10]

My nutritionist said that the length of time people experience dumping is individual--some people have it forever, some have it for awhile, and some never get it. My surgeon said that dumping syndrome is only caused by high sugar foods, like cake and ice cream (although nutritionist said high fat salad dressings can do it too). I've read stories on here of people dumping on other stuff you wouldn't expect, but I have to wonder how much of that is truly dumping syndrome (the kind where you feel like you're dying) and how much is a different bad reaction or indigestion. I'm 1mo out and I haven't tried anything that's supposed to make you dump. I'd rather not know and keep that tool strong!

[Ashlegal 525]

Does sugar free cause dumping?

It is not expected to cause dumping but that doesn't mean that sugar free doesn't have sugar alcohols and those have been known to cause dumping.

I drink sugar free drinks, eat sugar free puddings, popscicles, Jell-O, some ice creams and yogurts; I have never experienced dumping.

And to be fair I've had a few items (very little) that had plain ol' white sugar. No issues. Everyone is different.

[tracik 62]

I am 2.5 years out. I avoid sweets, ice cream, cakes. I can eat a very small amount of sugar free items but too much and I will be sick. I also have avoided all deep fried items as my doc said that would be a problem. Just eat a few bites and then stop and see if you are ok after 10-15 minutes. That works for me. But don't fret over it. You will figure it out.