The "GIFT" of Dumping

So many times in this journey, we encounter some of the unpleasant moments and view them as obstacles.  You know - the new bowel habits, the new dietary restrictions, the mandatory water intake, and of course.....foamies and dumping. I have been extremely fortunate thus far as to have only experienced dumping twice.....until last night. Having become very comfortable and somewhat complacent in my new lifestyle, I have become more adventurous and daring in some of my food choices.  I have learned that I have certain thresholds for quantity and quality of foods that I eat.  Last night, I chose to enjoy a dessert pastry that I thought would likely be well within my limits based on the nutrition label for the pastry. Despite the numbers given, I learned rather quickly that the sugar content was somewhat more than my pouch wanted to tolerate last night.  I spent the next 21/2 hours miserable and suffering. Now of course, I could take this opportunity to whine, cry, moan, and ***** about how difficult life is after RNY but I figure, why?  Did I not suffer a choice that I made?  Do I not know the rules? Do I not know that even when doing well I am subject to unexpected reactions to new foods? Although I was not grateful last night, this morning I was feeling better and I was glad that my pouch reminded me that it was still working.  I was grateful that my tool still functions as it was designed to.  I was ecstatic that I was (not so gently) reminded that I am living a new life that requires that I commit to this program fully and wholeheartedly. So, even in the dark times, I encourage each of you to stay true to yourself and the lifestyle.  Even when we suffer setbacks and less than pleasant moments we must remember that the total outcome is worth so much more than a few bad days. Good day to all of you and thanks for reading my little ramble.

Danny -
Great post. It reminds us to keep our heads on the goal and to use our tool!!!

great to see you 2nite and thanks for coming out.

C ya soon....

Sean

God 2 1/2 hours of being miserable and suffering?  Yikes...i'm sorry you had such a misearble time.   Scott

Danny, I feel your pain - unfortunately I had my first "dumping session" during the 3rd week after surgery. My Dr told me I could try bacon and eggs so I did. Got nauseaus and light headed - lasted about 4 hours - wished I could have puked but couldn't.  It made me realize that this is a life long journey and that I am just getting started. I appreciate your posting about your episode - it lets others like me know that I am not alone. Thanks for sharing ...