2 weeks out & dumping?

[RMPerez22 6]

Hello! I was sleeved on 3/8/17. (Two weeks ago) and I'm down 26.6 pounds since that day. I am on puréed foods starting tomorrow. (Very exciting)...however, today I started diarrhea. Omgggg it's horrible. I drink my Protein Shakes. 4 ounces of organic fat free LACTOSE free milk with one scoop of "Eat The Bear" chocolate Protein Powder and three small ice cubes in the shaker bottle. I drink 3-4 of them a day (32grams of Protein each) and drinking all my Water and avoiding sitting all day to keep moving. I'm taking all of my chewable vitamins and started Biotin to make sure I don't lose my hair. I do drink chicken broth and I've had part skim ricotta cheese mixed with some low sodium marinara sauce heated up and I've had sugar free orange Jello.

What could be causing the dumping ?? I'm not lactose intolerant and all the milk I'm drinking with the protein powder is lactose free from the start. (Even started shakes 8 days before surgery)

Ugh I just don't wanna live with my tummy rumbling and running to bathroom all the time. Ugh. Help!

[orionburn 1,024]

Technically it isn't dumping. Dumping syndrome has more to do with making you feel terrible from eating certain foods...not running to the bathroom! It's also associated more with RNY and not the sleeve (unless you did have RNY and just posted in the wrong forum).

It's most likely due to all the Protein and being on nothing but a liquid diet. I had horrible diarrhea as well during that phase. For a good two weeks I wouldn't attempt to pass gas without being in the bathroom out of fear...lol. You simply aren't taking anything that is truly a solid food so things are going to pass quickly through your system.

While it may sound counterproductive adding a Fiber supplement may actually help since they're main purpose is to act as a bulking agent. Try adding some Benefiber (or similar product) to your Protein Shakes and see if that helps. Lot of us go from going all the time to not being able to go at all, so working in a fiber supplement now isn't a bad idea anyway. You should start to see a change once you start your pureed stage, but don't be surprised if it takes a few days.

[BigTink2LilTink 723]

3 hours ago, orionburn said:

Technically it isn't dumping. Dumping syndrome has more to do with making you feel terrible from eating certain foods...not running to the bathroom! It's also associated more with RNY and not the sleeve (unless you did have RNY and just posted in the wrong forum).

It's most likely due to all the Protein and being on nothing but a liquid diet. I had horrible diarrhea as well during that phase. For a good two weeks I wouldn't attempt to pass gas without being in the bathroom out of fear...lol. You simply aren't taking anything that is truly a solid  food so things are going to pass quickly through your system.

While it may sound counterproductive adding a Fiber supplement may actually help since they're main purpose is to act as a bulking agent. Try adding some Benefiber (or similar product) to your Protein  shakes and see if that helps. Lot of us go from going all the time to not being able to go at all, so working in a fiber supplement now isn't a bad idea anyway. You should start to see a change once you start your pureed stage, but don't be surprised if it takes a few days.

Agreed with this statement. Dumping cause you to feel sick and pain, not just diarrhea. Dumping can happen to sleeve patience too. I know early on I went through dumping and I wasn't pooping, I was puking, violently puking to the point of dehydration. Had a trip to the hospital with IV fluids and prescription Multivitamins for about 60 days to get myself right again.

I would agree that adding fiber supplements will possibly help out. I went on Metamucil after my trip to the hospital and that helped balanced me out and keep my stool from being all runny and diarrhea like.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

You have not dumped. I dumped once and it feels like you are going through a week of having the flu all speed up in 2-4 hours. It is pure hell with fever, chills and an all over pain.

You are on liquids, so liquids in, liquids out. Once you get on solid food your stools will firm.

I would avoid fiber at all costs. That is probably one of the few mistakes I made post op. I went from loose stools to Constipation and I feel like fiber set me back a lot physically and emotionally.

Also just because you don't feel like you are dying, doesn't mean that you didn't have major surgery, because you did. Your body needs time to adjust. Think about it, you had 85% of a major organ removed, your body is trying to figure out how to work with this new configuration.

[goldenbarbie 329]

You have not dumped. Dumping is very painful you do not want to experience the vomit and chills at the same time! Maybe it is your body adjusting to the new things being put in your stomach

[FAT2LESS 45]

I now enjoy diariha cuz Constipation has been horrific

BigBodyBombFace

[JustGettingStarted 4]

What worked for your Constipation? ? I am having terrible pain.. and doctors offc is not responding..

[deflationinprogress 17]

What worked for your Constipation? ? I am having terrible pain.. and doctors offc is not responding..

Omg i.just went through terrible pain. I called the after hours and on my checkout paperwork it says milk of magnesia. Take the full dose, give it a few hours and it works. You can also try mirilax or Smooth Move tea. I can only speak from experience and suggest milk of magnesia.

[Stephanielp 120]

It's not dumping but I experienced this right after surgery it should stop soon don't worry I think the body just adjusting

progress starts in the mind

[bellabloom 2,469]

I don't think you are dumping either. While sleeve patients can get dumping (like me) none of the foods you listed should cause it. You may be having issues with the Protein Shakes. They give me the terrible shits too. Check and see if there are any sugar alcohols in your brand. If so change brands. In fact, just change brands. Or don't use them. Protein shakes can really give you the runs. Just focus on your liquids for now and soon you will be able to eat some soft Proteins that won't give you the shits. You won't hurt yourself for being low on protein for a little while, trust me.

Also maybe ditch the sugar free Jello.

[bellabloom 2,469]

You have not dumped. I dumped once and it feels like you are going through a week of having the flu all speed up in 2-4 hours. It is pure hell with fever, chills and an all over pain.
You are on liquids, so liquids in, liquids out. Once you get on solid food your stools will firm.
I would avoid fiber at all costs. That is probably one of the few mistakes I made post op. I went from loose stools to Constipation and I feel like fiber set me back a lot physically and emotionally.
Also just because you don't feel like you are dying, doesn't mean that you didn't have major surgery, because you did. Your body needs time to adjust. Think about it, you had 85% of a major organ removed, your body is trying to figure out how to work with this new configuration.

Dumping feels different depending on the person and their reaction. For me it is extreme nausea and chills, shakiness and frequent urination, needing to lay down that lasts about 1/2 hour to an hour. For some it's the runs. Anyway... you may still dump but I don't think that is what's happening here.

Also... your body is ridding itself of some yucky food maybe... going into a fasting state. It's normal.

[newnurse1999 7]

What worked for your Constipation? ? I am having terrible pain.. and doctors offc is not responding..

My doctor said only Miralax. I've used it a few times. He also said rather than wait until your constipated, take a partial dose every day.