Dumping??? or Nausea???

I think that what I experienced last night was considered dumping. Or maybe it was just basic nausea. I am not sure. I really need to work on what I eat at night because that time of day is my worst time, just like before surgery. I hate to admit this, but I sat with a box of Cheese Nips, and some cream cheese and just ate til......... til it was way to late. Boy! When it hit I felt like death warmed over. I was very nauseous and felt that I was very close to vomiting. I had cold chills; a fever, stomach cramps and was light-headed. I got up and walked around, that helped some. I finally went and was able to lie down in bed, and after awhile fell asleep. This morning when I got up my stomach was still bothering me and the thought of eating still makes me nauseous. I did have some diarrhea today also. Though I do have a craving for potato pancakes. I am trying to avoid that right now. The sun finally came out today, so I am going to go and change and take a walk, I know that I will feel better and maybe, just maybe won't see the need to take another nap today, which will only mess up my sleeping tonight. Love, Lori

I hope you feel better soon, however, I also hope that you learned from the experience so that it won't be repeated anytime soon. They say some people don't get dumping syndrome, so perhaps it was just nausea, even tho it sure sounds like dumping. But the main thing is... if you want to be successful in reaching your goal weight AND STAYING THERE, then over-doing the cheese nips with or without cream cheese cannot become a habit and really shouldn't EVER happen. The people who are the most successful with their surgeries follow the rules... Protein first, then veggies, then fruit. Lots of water. Exercise. Maybe it would help prevent future 'off plan excursions' if you remember this motto: THE CHIEF CAUSE OF FAILURE AND UNHAPPINESS IS TRADING WHAT YOU WANT MOST FOR WHAT YOU WANT AT THE MOMENT. They didn't tell us this was going to be easy....Even with the tool of the surgery, it's NOT easy, but you can do it! Hope you feel back to normal soon! Sally

Lori, you are still pretty early out for that. It may have been a form of dumping. We all learn. Dr. Goering had me on liquids for 2 weeks and then puree for another 2 weeks post op. I was scared to veer off the beaten path at that stage. It does get better as you go. Hang in there. Rhonda 312/166/155?

Thank you for all of your words. No, I do not plan on this happening again anytime soon. I have really started working on the exercising; I feel so much better when I get out there and walk. More awake, more with it, more alive, more able to focus on what is really important. I know that this is not an easy process; anything that is really worthwhile takes work. I just need to stay focused on what is most important to me and my future. Again thanks for everything, especially for listening, and not being judgmental. Love Lori

Glad to hear that Lori! That's the spirit. Staying focused is the key I think. The head hunger and old habits can be sooo hard to break. I think I'm gonna keep a notebook handy to jot down what I'm feeling and what I'm THINKING when I get the urge for something that's not good for me. I may be able to figure out what's going on that is making me think something that is NOT ok would be ok if I write about it.... Sally