question about dumping

Okay, I need the nitty-gritty down-low. How does dumping make you feel? and how long does it last? anything you can do to alieveate the pain? I think I had my first episode yesterday,and honestly I thought I was going to die. I went from 9am until almost 3 without anything to eat (doctor's appt., grocery, errands, etc). I was feeling really weak and tired, but still had to get my son to swim lessons--my mom was helping me with all this. so i drank a bit of apple juice right before we left. I'd been drinking this since surgery with no problem. But about 45 minutes later, I was white as a sheet, felt like i was choking, nauseated, just horrible. by the time my mom got me home, i was almost gagging (my poor belly--i'd just gotten the staples out and now i was gagging and crying, please dont' throw up, please don't throw up).. well, without my own choice, my stomache spasmed and i threw up two large foamy balls. then i was exhausted and felt like i'd been whipped. I layed down, in agony, and finally fell asleep aroun 5pm. i didn't get up till this morning...and now i feel fine. so is that what happened? Im scared and confused. scared to eat anything, confused as to why i got sick like that. I'm sure it's because i was just bragging to the doc that i hadn't been sick at all. then that. blech. mary

YEP that sounds like a BAD case of dumping to me that Apple juice is probably to much for you system just yet. I would lay off it for a while.Stick with sugar free koolaid or crystal light , unsweet tea or with splenda or plain ole water. Its a lot of trial and error with this surgery something might make me dump and you not or vice versa! You well learn just go slow adding new things.

I have never dumped, but I think you described it to a T! Glad you are better! Carefull with juice cause it does have a high natural sugar content....I was told no more than 8 ounces of juice per day.... Smoochies Arlies

I have dumped several times but I have never thrown up from dumping. I have thrown up when I have eaten certain foods or did not chew my food up well enough. My dumping usually consists of nausea, cold sweats, weakness and sometimes cramps and diarrea. When I feel as if I am dumping, I know that is a good time to take a nap!! That is the best way to get rid of the symptoms, sleep it off. Best of luck, I am sure you will not want apple juice for a while. Rhonda

Sounds like it to me! I usually have the cold sweats and then it is bathroom city Grapes will do the same thing too, cause they are full of sugar. If you can tolerate it, drink skim milk, or soy milk if you are tired and need a little pick up. You will get calcium and a tiny bit of natural sugar to give you a lift, but no dumping unless you have intolerance for milk. I also drin****d tea with splenda or lemon water with splenda, tasty!!!!