Question:
6 Days Post Op-Did I dump on apple juice?

I think I did, but I'm not sure.I'm 6 days post op, still on clear liquids for one more day. I was having apple juice yesterday ( natural, no added sugar)and I noticed about 5 minutes after having some, I would get this pain almost near my bellybutton, like a gas pain, then I had to hurry to the bathroom, and well.. sorry here but, have a major bowel movement. I didn't have any vomiting, or chills, but I did get a little sweaty. Of course this happened a couple of times, because I didn't recognize this as a sign of dumping.. Was it?? :-) down 11lbs RNY 5/15/03    — KellyJeanB (posted on May 21, 2003)

May 21, 2003
Sure sounds like it! I bet yes
   — ZZ S.

May 21, 2003
Sounds like it....check with the doctor and nutritionist....mine did not include fruit juice of any kind as a clear liquid
   — Linda 1.

May 21, 2003
Hi, my nutritionist told me to dilute natural fruit juice because it will make me dump. So just mix equal parts: juice and water. Then I can only have 1/2 cup. I hope that works for you.
   — Sarahlicious

May 21, 2003
Hi, Yeap it sure does sound like that's what you did! I have about the same thing happen to me when I dumped too. Also, my surgeon told us not to drink any kind of juices because that's what it will do and any juice has too much sugar in it even if it says no sugar added. So, just be careful with that. Good Luck!
   — Melodee S.

May 22, 2003
I too had the same problem...but didn't recognize what it was until about the third time it happened, just thought I didn't feel well from the surgery still. Of course, I didn't (and still don't) have bathroom runs when it does happen...but do get hot and cold, and sweaty and feel extremely light headed (almost like I'm going to pass out sometimes) then have to lay down and sleep it off for at least 45 minutes. All I can say is, if you turn out to be anything like me, you might want to be careful trying new things as time goes on...especially in public. Best of luck to you with your weight loss.
   — eaamc

May 22, 2003
I am so glad I'm not the only one! I also dumped on apple juice, it is sooo naturally sweet. Guess this stuff is off the menu for a while.
   — Sylvia E.

May 22, 2003
I don't know if it was dumping or not. When I dump, I do not have, ahem, "potty issues," only sweating, nausea, fatigue, and palpitations (fast heartbeat). I did have occasions early on (and still do sometimes) when I have to go to the potty I MEAN NOW and have some cramping, sweating, etc. associated with it.<p>Most people do not dump on fruit sugars. Some do. I dump on sugar-free stuff--go figure! I would try diluting the juice. I don't know how much juice you drank at one time--more than a couple of ounces at a time may be too much this early on. Juice sometimes has a laxative effect--especially if you are not putting anything else in your system! Good luck. I hope you are not one of the unlucky ones that dump on fruit sugar. I don't know HOW I would make it through the summer without watermelon! :)
   — ctyst

May 23, 2003
I'm 4 weeks post op, and had the same problem. I found going to the baby food isle, and getting the gerber juice, then mixing it equal parts with water helps dilute it so you don't dump. My doc only allows 8 oz of diluted juice a day.I was using the regular stuff you get in the juice isle. Be sure and get one that has no sugar added (hence the baby juice. It was the only one I could find with no sugar added) Good luck and god bless!
   — mellyhudel