Dumping????

What is it?? I am sorry if this is an embarassing subject. I am wondering if I have gone throw it and just did not know what it was called. Deb 392/322/180

Found this good definition on line! Vi ===================================== Rapid gastric emptying, or dumping syndrome, occurs when the contents of your stomach empty too quickly into your small intestine. It is most common in people who have had certain types of stomach surgery, such as for obesity and ulcers. Signs and symptoms often start as soon as 30 minutes after eating. Initially, partially digested food may rapidly draw excess fluid from your bloodstream into your intestine. This causes cramping and diarrhea and can also cause low blood pressure, resulting in lightheadedness and a rapid heartbeat. Later, you may experience symptoms of low blood sugar due to a rapid increase in blood sugar, which causes your body to release too much insulin. Signs and symptoms of dumping syndrome include: * Nausea * Abdominal pain or cramps * Diarrhea * Feeling flushed * Sweating * Dizziness or lightheadedness * Rapid heartbeat * Weakness

Thanks! Well my problem is not that. I hope I never go thru somthing that sounds that bad. Have a great day, Deb

Deb.. Also want to mention that some people dump due to high sugar content or too much fat content...I haven't dumped yet, well except for liquid Tylenol which I have never taken again...I stayed close to the bathroom... Vi....thanx for the official definition!! How are ya these days? Jenn

Hi Jenn I'm feeling pretty good. I've actually been able to find a few things that I can eat so I don't feel so anorexic anymore Vi

I am a weirdo. I dump differently. I get very sleepy. I can barely keep my eyes open. I am not sure what made me dump and it has only happened twice, maybe 3 times. Sugar does not make me dump, so maybe it was the couple of times I have had white flour. Jenn 264.8/219/1??

I agree with Jenn. I dump by getting VERY tired. I was at work one day and ate some tunafish with a few crackers. Boy oh boy, about a half an hour later I could barely keep my head off my desk! I really try to watch the carb intake. I felt like I had been drugged!

Yeah it must be white flour stuff. I can eat whole wheat crackers with no problem. I haven't tried pasta or rice, but if I do it will be whole wheat or brown. We who dump this way really have to figure out what our triggers are. It would be horrible to be out driving and get tired like this. I can barely keep my eyes open and my vision and coordination are awful. Jenn 264.8/218.6/1??