Question:
Does anyone not dump at all???

I am about six months post-op RNY. I have to admit I have been kind of testing the waters a little. I have never really had any problems with sugar from the start. I tried a piece of bananna bread the other day & no dumping at ALL!! Is that possible? Does anyone not dump at all? The worst thing I will get is maybe some gas & very rarely I'll get mild diarrhea but it is totally tolerable. This is not good for me because I have a big sweet tooth. Just wondering if anyone had experienced this?    — Allison T. (posted on September 26, 2002)

September 26, 2002
Hi Allison~~ I had surgery almost 10 weeks ago and have NEVER been nauseous nor have I ever dumped! Like you, I will maybe have extra gas or a little diahrea, but nothing that the average WLS person has. It bothers me at times, because, even though my eating has changed, my head knows I can have anything. The FEAR of sabotaging myself keeps me from eating the bad stuff. I have lost approximately 35-40 pounds so far but for some reason, I think it should be more. Some say I'm "lucky" to not have to experience dumping, but sometimes, I wish I could to ward off certain foods. I went into this knowing everything, but didn't know I'd NEVER get sick--- It's a big test and now it's time for me to prove to myself that the surgery is doing it's part and now I have to do mine! =) Take care!
   — imjomama365

September 26, 2002
I think the "mild diarrhea" you referred to IS a mild form of dumping. At least I know I used to get that when I ate something with too much fat in it (not sugar). Banana Nut bread is rather high in fat content (I think).
   — LLinderman

September 26, 2002
I am 15months post op and have never dumped. I have lost 155lbs (in 10months), 5'4" and 120lbs. I am at goal weight. THANKS to GOD!! But I will tell you, I have done everything my doctor told me and I also have not had any sugar. I only eat sugar free foods. So it is possible not to dump but I do eat correctly!! If you want to meet goal and not be sick, please stick to proper eating!! Good Luck!!//Candiss
   — Candiss T.

September 26, 2002
About 30% of all RNY patients don't dump according to the literature that I have read. Me personally??? I haven't tried sugar because I am afraid that I am one of those 30% *G*...JR (open RNY 07/17 -84#)
   — John Rushton

September 26, 2002
I'm like John *smile* ... I haven't tested it because I don't wnat to find out I don't dump.
   — Lisa C.

September 26, 2002
Ok I am 11 months post-op. I am not one who doesn't test the waters I do its in my nature!!! You tell me no I will do it anyway. Yes I have had sugars I have had fried food No I do not totally dump no occasionally If I maybe eat a whole cupcake (oh my gosh!!!) I will get a little tired. But it goes away. Doesn't happen all of the time. I have lost 110 pounds not quite at goal. But, if you find that you are cheating too much... just remember why you had the surgery, and are you at a weight you feel comfortable??? Are you don't loosing ( for your self)? Your own goal weight. If the answer is NO then go back to water water water and protein first... yada yada I know you know what to do... Cheating?? It's only human nature no body perfect..
   — michellemark2764

September 26, 2002
I am 4 mo post-op and down 89 lbs and have never dumped. I have tested my sugar tolerance and can eat everything i have tried. I have never misused my ability to eat sugar but feel I am quite lucky to be able to have a little taste if I want to. I keep my before picture with me at all times and look at it often to always remember where I dont want to be ever again. Good Luck and God Bless
   — Mary S.

September 27, 2002
I am 2 months post op. I have never dumped..but I have not tried to eat sugar or fried foods...I do not want to know if I will be one of the few that can eat sugar and fried food.I have lost 51 lbs. Good luck to you ...God bless...Ann
   — Ann W.

September 27, 2002
I think there are many forms of dumping and many levels of dumping tolerance. I have a very high tolerance...even if I start to feel tummy cramps or get mild diareah, it will not stop me from trying to eat something I probably should not. Ok now I am going to be really gross here to make a point. Last week a friend of mine told me about how good the blue bell double banana fudge sicle was and lil ol me just had to have one. Man it was heaven on a stick...well that night I had the most embarrasing moment of my entire life...I pooped in my bed.. dunno how...dunno why...but I woke up it was too late. Thank God it happened at home...and that will teach me to think I am totally "dump exempt".
   — SARose61

September 27, 2002
I am 5 months out and have never dumped. I have never gotten the sweats or upset stomach that other people have gotten but I did feel fatigued after eating a cup of ice cream once. I really don't eat very much sugar, so maybe I'm a bad example.
   — Michael N.

September 27, 2002
I've never dumped. The most sugar I've had at one time is in a slimfast bar which has about 24 grams. I felt slightly nauseus after eating it, but that's about it
   — Lisa N M.

September 30, 2002
I never dump either (4 months post). I stay away from the sweets because I had a sweet tooth also. But now, I'll have like 2 squares of chocolate when my daughter is having a candy bar. Or a few (like 3) M&M's. That's it though, I dont want to get back in to old habits. But I never dump. The only thing that makes me want to throw up is when I eat something too fast and it gets stuck!
   — emilyfink

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