Hi everyone, I am scheduled for surgery in July. But I am scared to death over "dumping syndrome" my Dr. Said it's not a typical side effect from gastric sleeve. Can anyone confirm this? I'm really scared it could happen.

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It is uncommon but possible. Regardless, the people I know that can dump (bypass patients) all say it is manageable once you know your triggers and for some improves over time. Definitely not worth being scared to death over. If it is that scary to you, you may want to think over your surgery decision as it is unlikely but possible.

Yes, it can happen to us sleevers--about 17% to be exact.

I am one of that 17%. I have come to think of dumping as a good thing. It keeps me honest and on track.

I will dump if I eat anything:

overly sweet

spicy

too dense

rice

Pasta

bread

Or if I eat too fast or too much (and I mean 1 forkful too much).

You can dread dumping and let the fear of having it keep you from having WLS, or you can think about it on a positive level.

Once again, it's all about choices.

Think about it.

Prayers going up.

This can happen to me if I eat foods too fatty or sweet I've learned to limit this to an occasional couple of bites this is how I got fat in the first place so is not a bad thing to limit the intake I also noticed that it really seemed more severe during the first few months it's a process to get back to normal

I don't have dumping syndrome, but if my sleeve does not like something, it won't stay and will go back the same way it came in... Which is not pleasant at all (foamies). So I avoid this nasty experience as much as possible.

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I am also being Sleeved in july i was worried about dumping as well.My 1st biggest fear is if i can get my fliuds down.

I have not experienced dumping syndrome and have tried a wide variety of foods. I do avoid breads, rice, and pastas however. I've had a bite of dessert with no problems.

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I am also one of those 17%, but like @@Valentina it keeps me on track. Anytime I eat or drink something too fast I get shakey, a really dry mouth, extreme nausea and weak. It is manageable, I have learned to eat/drink very slow. If you know what triggers it, you can avoid it...so please don't let it scare you away from the surgery.

Thank you. Just went to my nutrionist and she said the same thing. It's a handful of people that have it and if im one of them then at least it will keep me honest as far as what I'm eating.

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I have a question guys please???? Can a couple drinks of hot chocolate cause dumping syndrome? I'm only a week out, I wasn't thinking and grabbed the cup. Thanks

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I have a question guys please???? Can a couple drinks of hot chocolate cause dumping syndrome? I'm only a week out, I wasn't thinking and grabbed the cup. Thanks

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Yes, you'd know it immediately.

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I am 10 months out...no matter what I eat in the morning it goes straight through...diarrhea. Not in the afternoon or evening. Anyone else suffer this affliction. Protein drinks , yogurt, egg, anything. ANYONE.???

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I have a question guys please???? Can a couple drinks of hot chocolate cause dumping syndrome? I'm only a week out, I wasn't thinking and grabbed the cup. Thanks

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I just had that experience!!! Grabbed hot chocolate, had 1/4 cup and got dizzy, nauseated and sweaty! Probably dumping! I'm also 1 week out!

SW:327 CW:239 GW:155

Heather in Texas

I don't have dumping syndrome, but if my sleeve does not like something, it won't stay and will go back the same way it came in... Which is not pleasant at all (foamies). So I avoid this nasty experience as much as possible.

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Hi how long did this last? I am 9 weeks out and find this happens to me most days? Thanks

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