So... I'm 9 years post - band and awaiting a surgery date for RNY - I didn't realise I had any issues apart from GERD until we did a fill under x-ray/fluro and found a massively dilated oesophagus ????, all of a sudden it was empty band, a worried surgeon and talking 'other options'.. I've never been so miserable!

Anyway I'm getting all set for the revision and I'm fine with the potential complications. .. BUT has anyone had a dumping experience at work or in public - that's my only fear...

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The bypass was my only option. I was worried about dumping but it really hasn't been an issue for me. I avoid foods high in sugar and fat though. I also avoid drinking with my meals. When I first went back to work I took an emergency bag of extra clothes but I never needed it. Good luck and best wishes with your RNY surgery!

I have not experienced it, but dumping is actually an intended consequence of eating things that you shouldn't. I've had people, including medical professionals, say that it is something you might have happen to you once or twice, but you feel like you're going to die and it's so bad, that you never do that again. And there's nothing you can do to get rid of the symptoms, you just have to ride it out. Good luck and I hope it never happens to you!!

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The bypass was my only option. I was worried about dumping but it really hasn't been an issue for me. I avoid foods high in sugar and fat though. I also avoid drinking with my meals. When I first went back to work I took an emergency bag of extra clothes but I never needed it. Good luck and best wishes with your RNY surgery!

Thanks - an 'emergency bag' might give me a little peace of mind. I just don't want to cause a fuss or get embarrassed at work.

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Hi I have been researching bypass as I have to have my band out as having so many issues and now have regained all weight I lost with band so moving to bypass as soon as I can. In one article I read they advised not to try anything new when going out always test at home first so hopefully you won't put yourself in that position. Same advice with alcohol I believe.