Normal to dump/vomit?

Is it normal to not dump or vomit? I"m only 9 days post-op but I was released on pureed. I've tried quite a few things already such as: Broths Chicken noodle soup (didn't eat much of the noodles) S/F pudding S/F Jello S/F whipcream ReFried Beans Salsa Cheese Eggs Sunnyside up with cheese Cottage Cheese Yogurt etc... and nothing has made me dump. I will be released on "Soft Foods" as of Wednesday need I worry then?! Just curious. Megan Glen Burnie 27yo Female Lap RNY 5.11.06

Megan - Welcome to the losing side! Be grateful that you're not dumping/vomiting - neither are pleasant. Trust me, you don't want that! Sounds like you're doing everything right, provided you're being compliant with your doc/nut's orders. That's the most important thing. Also protein firs****er, walking, etc. Since you've never dumped, I'll tell you about my experience - first, dumping should not be confused with something getting stuck. Everyone dumps on different things, and some don't at all. Dumping, IMHO, is usually from too much sugar, or in some cases, sugar alcohol, or fat, or all or none of the above!! It can involve sweats, shakes, diarrhea, rapid heartbeat, etc. Getting something stuck is totally different, and IMHO, much worse! It's so important to have the food moist and to chew well. When something gets stuck, it feels like someone went WHAM!! right in your midsection, near your breastbone. Sometimes, you have to make yourself vomit, and you'll get what's known as the "foamies," where you just spit up bubbly white foam/mucus. Occasionally, you may spit up part of the food, too. Often, if you can make yourself vomit, you'll get instant relief. Other times, you may just have to wait for the food to pass. Water doesn't usually help, and remember, we're not supposed to drink w/food anyway. Everyone has different opinions of what helps, but IMHO, it's usually only time that helps. Actually, dumping/stuck are good learning tools - it'll teach you what NOT to do!!! Now, at almost 10 months out, chicken, beef and pork are NOT my friends, regardless of how they're cooked, they're still too dense. Some people can never tolerate them well, so it's important to get protein from other sources. I can do ground turkey, beans, I do a lot of shrimp, sometimes fish is weird, I can do salads, nuts, cheese, eggs aren't always my friends, either. I can also do veggie burgers (Morningstar Farms), but sometimes, they're too dry, so I add cheese and salsa. Salsa has been a lifesaver for me, as has light ranch dressing. It's really just trial and error, but be careful. Also, what makes you sick one day might not the next, and vice versa. Since you're still so new, if something makes you sick, give it a few weeks and try again - I still try chicken every week! Well, that's it for now, it's still early on Monday!!! Good luck! If you need anything else, just post, or feel free to email me. Take care, Teresa - lap rny 8/2/05 - 370/236/170

Megan Hi, Absolutely it is normal. If you are following your surgeon's / nutritionists protocol, then you shouldn't dump or vomit. Typically, this happens when we don't. Either sugar or eating too fast and not chewing enough, etc. Best wishes on your healthy journey... Lisa