I don’t seem to dump. I haven’t tested it out by going carb crazy or anything but I can have a piece or two of dark chocolate or some starchy veggies and nothing happens. Not that I want it to happen but it’s an added incentive to not eat junk.

Not everyone dumps. My coworker's daughter-in-law had gastric and can eat ice cream and pizza and all kinds of junk. Never gets sick. She's gained probably 2/3'rds of her weight back that she lost in a year. Don't even chance it by putting a single piece of chocolate in your mouth. Because you may be a "non-dumper" and eventually give in to more junkier things.

I also just watched my boss who had gastric 6 years ago eat a plate of mac n cheese, mashed potatoes, boston creme pie, and chicken nuggets soooooo.

Edited December 13, 20187 yr by mousecat88

Nothing has bothered me so far, either.

I don't truly know if I dump, since my ulcer basically makes everything uncomfortable in one way or another lol... but my thought process is... once the ulcer heals... just follow the diet plan to the letter and not even be in a situation where I may dump. If it doesn't go in my mouth, I won't dump. And I will never know if I dump or not. The idea of it alone scares me, since I've had some badtimes with the ulcer that are similar to dumping syndrome and I know I don't want to feel bad.

My boss that ate all that food... he DOES actually get dumping sometimes... but still eats junk, knowing he will feel awful. He just eats the crap... then prepares to go to the bathroom or lie down. Dysfunction junction. lol.

12 minutes ago, mousecat88 said:

Dysfunction junction. lol.

? That could be the title of a very entertaining thread!

Of course not

????????????

*Meanwhile I'm crawling to a safe space before I pass out

I think dumping may be a mixed blessing. If you get it it may help to keep you on the straight and narrow but I have read that even for those that do dump it often goes away after about 18 months.

I dnt dump either, I can eat ice cream, cake, cookies, anything really. In the beginning I would eat too fast and would get the foam and saliva. But now I'm 5 months out I've lost 100lbs and I'm scared that my gastric bypass is no longer working. I can even eat and drink in less than 30 mins.

2 hours ago, Lillymunster said:

I don’t seem to dump. I haven’t tested it out by going carb crazy or anything but I can have a piece or two of dark chocolate or some starchy veggies and nothing happens. Not that I want it to happen but it’s an added incentive to not eat junk.

Same. I had RNY soon after you (11/6) and I've tried a bunch of veggies, fresh sourdough (which is supposed to be easier to digest, but still), Carba Nada Pasta (high protein, lower carb), etc, and no issues. Like you, I haven't gone wild and tried to eat cake or anything, so maybe sugar or super friend food might, but so far, so good.

Also, because this group tends to get a wee curious, I should add the sourdough was from a local bakery, and actually had spent grain added to it. Spent grain (leftovers from beer making) is actually awesome in bread, because most of the starches are used up by the beer brewing, and what's left is fiber and protein. BONUS!

My dumping is unpredictable. I've only had it a couple of times because I'm trying to stick to The Rules and I'm generally only eating protein, low-fat and low-carb but a Mocha, Pringles and an apple made me dump whereas a piece of my daughter's birthday cake (I'd saved up calories so I could have a small piece) was fine. I'm happy with the threat of it happening because it helps keep me on the straight and narrow for the most part. [emoji16]

On 12/13/2018 at 2:58 PM, Lillymunster said:

I don’t seem to dump. I haven’t tested it out by going carb crazy or anything but I can have a piece or two of dark chocolate or some starchy veggies and nothing happens. Not that I want it to happen but it’s an added incentive to not eat junk.

I didn’t think I would Dump either , ( 3 1/2 months post op) I had a Think Thin bar and was sick for 5 hours ( dizzy , nauseated, heart racing) then diarrhea for a day and a half... why couldnt it have happened with something worth dumping OVA.... argh

I haven't dumped yet... I have had food get stuck. I've had food not agree and come instantly up, but no dumping. I haven't had anything with more than ten grams of sugar in it yet. Cheese, no matter the fat content, doesn't make me dump.