Overlake Hospital Medical Center
Overlake WLS Support Group 6/27/09
This is a brief outline of what was discussed at the support group this morning.
The main topic was The Dumping Syndrome. We discussed what causes some people to dump. The top culprit was sugar. Fatty foods was in a close second, but it's different for every person. If you have had a dumping episode be sure to make a post so that maybe you can help others avoid it.
One person at the meeting told us of a innocent episode that happened to her that could have happened to anyone. She went to a Starbucks to get her morning coffee and asked for it to be sugar free, but as people will do sometimes that request was ignored and she was sick for 3 hours just because the syrup used was not sugar free....I don't know of a way to stop this from happening if you can't see how it's made but you can make sure what you prepare isn't going to have some nasty little surprises in store for you. Always read every label to make sure what ingredients you are or will be eating.
We also discussed taking your own health into your hands, be your own advocate. If you have questions, ask them. Don't be afraid to question your doctor if you feel that what is said isn't right for you. You know your body better than anyone. It's your life and you have the right to take control of it....
Until next time happy and careful eating
Karen Hardy
The main topic was The Dumping Syndrome. We discussed what causes some people to dump. The top culprit was sugar. Fatty foods was in a close second, but it's different for every person. If you have had a dumping episode be sure to make a post so that maybe you can help others avoid it.
One person at the meeting told us of a innocent episode that happened to her that could have happened to anyone. She went to a Starbucks to get her morning coffee and asked for it to be sugar free, but as people will do sometimes that request was ignored and she was sick for 3 hours just because the syrup used was not sugar free....I don't know of a way to stop this from happening if you can't see how it's made but you can make sure what you prepare isn't going to have some nasty little surprises in store for you. Always read every label to make sure what ingredients you are or will be eating.
We also discussed taking your own health into your hands, be your own advocate. If you have questions, ask them. Don't be afraid to question your doctor if you feel that what is said isn't right for you. You know your body better than anyone. It's your life and you have the right to take control of it....
Until next time happy and careful eating
Karen Hardy
rcb154
on 7/1/09 9:04 am - Bellevue, WA
on 7/1/09 9:04 am - Bellevue, WA
Hi Karen,
Thanks so much for posting this information.
I have a couple of other announcements:
The next support group on July 11th, there will be a film crew shooting on campus and they will want to shoot the support group. They will not film faces, but releases will be signed any way.
On August 22nd, bring your laptops, we will have Johnson and Johnson here to introduce us to an online journaling program that Overlake will be using for all their patients that have online access. It doesn't matter if you are an Overlake patient to be able to take advantage of this new
on line journaling program. So bring the lap top and lets learn something new.
Thanks,
Karen
Thanks so much for posting this information.
I have a couple of other announcements:
The next support group on July 11th, there will be a film crew shooting on campus and they will want to shoot the support group. They will not film faces, but releases will be signed any way.
On August 22nd, bring your laptops, we will have Johnson and Johnson here to introduce us to an online journaling program that Overlake will be using for all their patients that have online access. It doesn't matter if you are an Overlake patient to be able to take advantage of this new
on line journaling program. So bring the lap top and lets learn something new.
Thanks,
Karen
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rcb154
Group Leader
karenhardy
Co-Administrator