Dumping syndrome

[The Dora Milaje 69]

I have dumping, but I had it for years (pretty much all of my life) before surgery so it's not surprising it would continue for me. I have dealt with this so long and any food can cause it for me so no rhythm or rhyme to it.

[Taoz 284]

On 28/04/2018 at 1:30 AM, cammarays said:

I'm new, as in I just received my insurance approval a few days ago. I'm to see my doctor 5/8 to schedule my surgery. Dumping syndrome terrifies me, I'm going to do my best to stay away from foods/drinks that might cause it, but man I feel like I'm headed to the Upside Down. Lol.

It's fun here in the upside down (Australia). Not the stranger things one though. I'm getting sleeve in a few days and glad dumping is mostly a bypass problem, though I don't plan to be eating sugary or fatty foods anyway.

[magpie26 244]

I know of 2 people in my support group here in Vermont that are Sleevers and are 3 years post op and they dump. But they say it's like a bypass person's dumping but not as severe, and it's all about the sugar and fat content. So it's not typical for sleeves but it does happen. I hope it doesn't happen to me, BUT if it kept me away from the food that was really tempting. But I have tools, I have willpower, and I (barely post op) still have pain and bright red incision marks to remind me of good choices.

[Frustr8 7,886]

Keep healing safely Magpie26, hey did the other Vermonter look you up? Told her you lived around Cabot,,she is a newbie, thought,she was the only New Englander, nope I said and told her of you. For a while,i heard from all my fellow Buckeyes but haven't post/spoke to any of them for maybe a month?
Anyway stay easy ,stay breezy, and recouperate well. That way in a month or so when I have my RnY you can be a veteran who,says "See it will be All Right!"🌼😜🌼

[jennypenny1998 41]

I have had the sleeve and have had dumping syndrome once. I can eat most types of ice creams okay, but this particular time I was treating myself to Blue Bell ice cream. BIG MISTAKE. It was way too sugary and rich. I didn't feel it right away, but a few hours later when I was grocery shopping, it kicked in. My fiancé had to do all the shopping as I was stuck in the restroom. It was very painful and lasted a few hours. Lesson learned lol but as long as you are not eating anything that is too heavy and sugary, I think you will be fine

[BigViffer 3,545]

If it took more than an hour, it doesn't sound like dumping syndrome. The one thing that defines dumping syndrome regardless of the surgery is the fact that it happens very quickly. It's the rapid dumping of sugar and/or fat that the syndrome derives it name from.

[GassyGurl 428]

from my understanding, there are 2 types of dumping. the more immediate early type, and late dumping syndrome. late dumping has many of the same symptoms, but cam include hypoglycemia.

I know there are better sources than wikipedia, but according to wikipedia, about 75% of people have early dumping and 25% get late dumping. I get mostly early dumping, but have had late dumping a handful of times. for me, it's much worse, as my blood sugar goes haywire.

[GassyGurl 428]

10 hours ago, The Dora Milaje said:

I have dumping, but I had it for years (pretty much all of my life) before surgery so it's not surprising it would continue for me. I have dealt with this so long and any food can cause it for me so no rhythm or rhyme to it.

I think I have experienced it pre-surgery too. back in the day, if I drank a sugary drink, i'd get all of the dumping symptoms. I just never knew what it was. anything like a wine cooler, glass of OJ or syrupy sweet drink would almost always do it. and I was like 120#.

[dreamingofasleeve 89]

I think I have experienced it pre-surgery too. back in the day, if I drank a sugary drink, i'd get all of the dumping symptoms. I just never knew what it was. anything like a wine cooler, glass of OJ or syrupy sweet drink would almost always do it. and I was like 120#.

I think I've also experienced it pre op. There has been times where I was in Keto and I'd cheat and get a cookie and drink from a local place and it always made me feel soooo sick. I didn't eat Cookies from there for about 6 months because I felt so crappy. Lots of nausea.

[jennypenny1998 41]

30 minutes ago, dreamingofasleeve said:

I think I've also experienced it pre op. There has been times where I was in Keto and I'd cheat and get a cookie and drink from a local place and it always made me feel soooo sick. I didn't eat Cookies from there for about 6 months because I felt so crappy. Lots of nausea.

I'm actually trying the keto diet now. How did it work for you? Did you lose any weight?

[dreamingofasleeve 89]

I'm actually trying the Keto diet now. How did it work for you? Did you lose any weight?

I did I lost about 30 pounds. I haven't had surgery yet but it was the one diet that did actually work for me.

I unfortunately let myself fall back into old habits and have gained about 15 back ☹️

[jennypenny1998 41]

33 minutes ago, dreamingofasleeve said:

I did I lost about 30 pounds. I haven't had surgery yet but it was the one diet that did actually work for me.

I unfortunately let myself fall back into old habits and have gained about 15 back ☹️

Wow, that's awesome! How long were you on it?

It's very hard to stay on track. Even now with surgery, I catch myself trying to eat how I used to. Fortunately, my body doesn't let me anymore lol I haven't gained any weight, but have stayed around 170 lbs. My highest weight was around 230. What is good about surgery (at least in my case) is that although you can hit a weight loss stall, it's a whole lot harder to gain more back.

[dreamingofasleeve 89]

Wow, that's awesome! How long were you on it?
It's very hard to stay on track. Even now with surgery, I catch myself trying to eat how I used to. Fortunately, my body doesn't let me anymore lol I haven't gained any weight, but have stayed around 170 lbs. My highest weight was around 230. What is good about surgery (at least in my case) is that although you can hit a weight loss stall, it's a whole lot harder to gain more back.

Yeah I know exactly what you are talking about. I did Keto for about 9 ish weeks. I was also going to the gym 6 days a week.
Yeah this is why I want surgery I have lost and gained that same 30 pounds back way to many times. That is about where I am at 230 I'm hoping to make it down to at least 150 or lower [emoji4]
That's awesome 170 is great I am sure you will continue to loose! Keto was one of the easier diets I had tried honestly.

[jennypenny1998 41]

Yeah I know exactly what you are talking about. I did Keto for about 9 ish weeks. I was also going to the gym 6 days a week.
Yeah this is why I want surgery I have lost and gained that same 30 pounds back way to many times. That is about where I am at 230 I'm hoping to make it down to at least 150 or lower [emoji4]
That's awesome 170 is great I am sure you will continue to loose! Keto was one of the easier diets I had tried honestly.

I'm hoping to get to 130 too, so we pretty much have the same starting weight and goal weight! I know exactly how you feel. I'm hoping the keto diet works for me too. The sleeve is such a great tool! Especially if you are good at going to the gym (which I'm not LOL)

[dreamingofasleeve 89]

I'm hoping to get to 130 too, so we pretty much have the same starting weight and goal weight! I know exactly how you feel. I'm hoping the Keto diet works for me too. The sleeve is such a great tool! Especially if you are good at going to the gym (which I'm not LOL)

I hate the gym haha I am uncomfortable there... But I need to go. I have 2 boxers that get me out and walking everyday so that is good.
I definitely need this tool I am so tired of being the fat one 🤷[emoji23]
130 is only 40 pounds away your so close! How tall are you?
I am sure you will get there! You are doing really well! Do you still have your gallbladder?