Would like to hear from any long-term sleevers out there. How are you still feeling about your procedure, and the progress/regressions you might have had? Thanks in advance!

What is dumping syndrome? Sorry, I'm new. Haven't had the surgery yet or any appointments. I'm still trying to find a doctor to go to.

Thanks.

Hell on earth?

Basically.. some people's sleeves (mine included at least right now) cannot tolerate certain foods and when they eat those foods it causes immediate and severe diaherria, nausea, (and at least in my case vomitting). I'm talking where you're in front of the toilet and it's coming out both ends for several hours - at least that's my experience with it. However, you can avoid it by avoiding the foods that cause it if you ever experience it.

For instance, Right now that means I can't have any ice cream (which is very sad as I love ice cream). I dislike yogurt but I found out that I do like frozen yogurt so I've been eating that to fulfill my ice cream craving (once in a while only!) and it's made it bearable lol.

Sometimes dumping syndrome and the foods you can't eat fade over time post surgery for those who have it and sometimes they do not, but it's less common in sleeve patients than in gastric bypass patients. Foods that are likely to cause dumping syndrome include: any sugary foods or drinks, pastas, breads, rice etc.

Wow. That sounds horrible.

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It's not pleasant, but I have grown to accept it as another "tool". Dumping keeps me honest and on track.

Believe me, once you've experienced dumping you will try VERY hard not to have it again.

Sooo, I don't eat Pasta, rice, bread, anything overly sweet, rich, or spicy.

sounds like good bariatric thinking, right? That's why I don't regret that I am one of the 17%!

Valentina! You're amazing! God bless you! I pray you are recovering greatly from your skin surgery. Can't thank you enough for sharing your incredible journey and being so positive and encouraging!

Edited September 12, 20169 yr by INFJVirgo