The body DOES NEED CARBS so this makes sense to me when you eat the dizzy goes away.

As far as dumping goes .... dumping is dumping sometimes it happens right away otheres it might take a while.

For the vitamines just go with what your labs and what your body tells you.
FOR ME I haven't taken any vitamins in almost 4 years.....NOW is this right maybe not I only know what WORKS FOR ME. I eat ok and I'm HEALTHY.

Good Luck,
Robin

Hi Sammy.

I am post op RNY with Dr. Z since 6.9.09.  I did alot of research on surgeons and have found him to be very experienced and qualified.  I know he seems very light hearted in the office, but once I entered that surgery room, I heard him on the phone setting up things for me and another patient and he was VERY thorough and serious.  I feel very comfortable putting my life in his hands (or at least as comfortable as anyone could).  He put me at ease and gave me so much reassurance that I would be very well with this process.  At the same time as my RNY, I also had my gallbladder out and a hernia repaired.... don't be surprised, it's not that uncommon to do all at the same time if needed.

I also spent time with Dr. Wells.  He is terrific and a strong Christian man.  He treated my weight loss holistically and often times dealt with emotional issues/concerns that were going on in my life.  I really have alot of respect for him.

My six month appointment is next week.  I'm a couple lbs away from hitting my 100 lb lost mark.  I'm so excited.  I feel great and would like to lose another 30 lbs before this journey ends.  I think it's possible.

I had RNY surgery back in 8/2007... long story short I never lost the weight I had hoped to. I'm awaiting word from Cleveland Clinic to their revision program. Meanwhile my insurance company's "Health Coach" referred me out to a dietician . If I do not eat carbohydrates I get EXTREMELY DIZZY... then by eating something the dizziness goes away. The feeling does not come over me until well after an hour of eating ...hence the dietician called this "LATE DUMPING".  I've heard of dumping and it's symptoms...but does anyone know... are there truly two forms of dumping syndrome after RNY?  

The dietician working with me is going to have me try a modified diabetic diet to see if I can lose any weight. She also is changing my vitamin regime from 4 optisource and 2 calcium citrate with vitamin D down to 1 Centrum per day. 

I'm nervous about this change but my weight keeps creeping up and I'm continually hungry. Could my dizziness attacks be what she referred to as "Late Dumping" only relieved by eating more food?

Your comments are appreciated.
Kathy