Oh neat!! That sounds like fun, do you know what it's called?  

On Tuesday I did my longest hike yet -- 6km following the Shoreline trail to and from Rocky Point Park in Port Moody!  It had some ups and downs, stairs and narrow boardwalks, and I can't believe I survived...It took my friend and I about 2 hrs, and I wanted to saw my left leg off by the end of it, but it was so incredible to say I did it and feel that rush at the end as I got close to my car!!! I'm doing another one tomorrow, this time around Deer Lake in Burnaby which is about 5km :) 

Hello Lynn,

Thanks for replying. I had read a number of articles here in regards to "dumping" and from what I gather VSG's react differently than other WLS procedures. I just wanted to see if any of the vets here could relate and give me a definitive answer.  I figured I had the "foamies", had them a couple of times before too, and the usual culprit was eating too fast/not chewing. I think the "dumping" may have been that I had eaten too much fat, as my body has been weaned off it for a few months now. Still really nasty and I'm in no rush to experience either again anytime soon! Lessons learned, I hope.

Take care and I wish you all the best too!

Heather

Hello all,

This question is aimed at the vets who have had the VSG, but I'll gladly take any ones input. 

It's about dumping. Long and short, I have tried to be very regimented about what I eat. I have only been sleeved for 2 months and while I'm not perfect, I try to stick as close to diet as possible.
However, last night my family and myself were treated to dinner by some friends, and they arranged for us to eat at a Chinese restaurant.  Immediately red flags started going up as I'm aware Chinese food can be carb and fat laden fare. Since we were be treated, I felt it wasn't my place to question the restaurant, so I decided to go along and try to make the healthiest choices I could, and opt to eat an extra small amount. Needless to say, a lot of unhealthy options were ordered so I gravitated to the proteins ( seafood, chicken ) and mixed veggies. I did a very small amount of chow mein (less than a 1/4 cup) and boy, do I regret that!
It all tasted lovely till it hit my stomach. Within 10 mins I got a little nauseous, and couldn't stop salivating. Thought, " Omg..what have I done?" I tried not to show my discomfort and sipped a little Chinese tea. The nausea gradually subsided but soon after my guts let me know they were not amused. We got home just in time and I spent 15 mins in the bathroom. Dinner ran through me like a freight train...ugh. My poor tummy still feels a bit off, though I have eaten a little today.

So, my question. Is this considered dumping? From what I've read, I had some of the symptoms, but not as bad as some described. All I know is I won't repeat that again, and if I'm dumb enough to repeat it, it won't be anytime soon! Thank you for any info!

Heather

 I get it - surgery is drastic, scary and in the case of the sleeve, permanent.

MSP doesn't cover the lapband for very good reasons - it's success rate is very low and it's complicationion rate is astronomical. It's not meant to be permanent either, and may require repeated "fills".  Complications with the sleeve, on the other hand are very low, about the same as any intestinal surgery. The RNY is also very successful and is still the 'gold standard' although I think the sleeve will overtake it soon.

with a BMI of 37, you may not be eligible for surgery anyway, depending on your comorbidities.

even if you don't have surgery, you should try the required weight loss class "winning at losing" with Dr Sampath's dietician. Its quite good and is available at the Garratt Wellness Centre in Richmond.

take full advantage of the consultation - I'm envious, given how long I'm going to have to wait for mine!

Good for you!!!!

I also beat myself up about a weight gain. It's only 10 lbs, but I keep thinking, that's all it took before...the first ten, then the second, then.........

It's very hard to get over our bad habits but your doing great!