Question:
Does anyone not get a dumping syndrome? I am almost 3 mos post op down 60 lbs, eat

small amounts, but can eat anything. Thanks    — MARY E. (posted on August 9, 2000)

August 8, 2000
Hi Mary - I don't seem to dump on sugar. Please know I haven't really pushed the issue except for one time when I ate three Oreo cookies in the middle of the afternoon without any ill effects. I have always done a lot better when I didn't eat any sweets because if I ate a little, I wanted a lot! I am 4 months out, open RNY and have lost 66 lbs. I can eat anything, but I seem to have traded my sugar cravings for salt cravings. But, sucking on a stuffed green olive seems to take care of that! Take care and great weight loss! Diane
   — Diane S.

August 9, 2000
Wow, you've lost a lot!! I'm 6 weeks + and have been on a long plateau. I've had several bad dumpings, for some reason I was okay with my protein shake until last week. I began to sweat, feel queasy, and then the runs. That lasted almost all day, and I threw up too. I felt like a flu bug hit, but the next day I was fine and could eat other things later in the day. To see if it was a real dumping I tried the shake again and the same thing happened. I had the same problem with brie and whole milk. I've never had a milk problem, and fat free milk doesn't bother me. I haven't tried the sugar thing. You're doing great, keep it up!! I'm so jealous!! *grin*
   — Toni B.

August 9, 2000
Mary: I don't have dumping either...HOWEVER, I don't eat what I'm not suppose too... Which means I don't eat sugar containing foods.. So I don't Dump... It's that simple..AND not because I choose not too, I just don't have the desire to eat sweets any longer.. Yea!!! I chose this type surgery to re-train my way of eating which was large amounts of food with lots of sugar.. Which is why I ate myself up to 367 pounds... The RNY gave me an appropriate size tummy to FINALLY make me feel full when I do eat.. Before surgery I ate all the time.. Never ending cycle.. Now I have a VERY normal relationship with food and Food does not control my life.. Most surgeons consider Gastric Bypass to be the premium operation, offering the best combination of maximum weight control, and minimum nutritional risk. Most surgeons have striven to refine their techniques and methods (like Cowens and Husted)to produce the maximum sustained weight loss achievable. This operation achieves its effects by creating a very small stomach pouch (thumb-sized, actually), from which the rest of the stomach is permanently divided and separated. The small intestine is cut about 18 inches below the stomach, (some more some less depends on surgeon) and is re-arranged so as to provide an outlet to the small stomach, while maintaining the flow of digestive juices at the same time. The lower part of the stomach is bypassed, and food enters the second part of the small bowel within about 10 minutes of beginning the meal. There is very little interference with normal absorption of food -(depending on if proximal or distal) the operation works by reducing food intake, and reducing the feeling of hunger. The result is a very early sense of fullness, followed by a very profound sense of satisfaction. Even though the portion size may be small, there is no hunger, and no feeling of having been deprived: when truly satisfied, you feel indifferent to even the choicest of foods. <b> I continue to enjoy eating - but I enjoy eating a lot less.</b> The Gastric Bypass provides an excellent tool for gaining long-term control of weight, without the hunger or craving usually associated with small portions, or with dieting. Weight loss of 80 - 100% of excess body weight is achievable for most patients, and long-term maintenance of weight loss is very successful... I had surgery 12/8/99 I'm only 8 months post-op and have lost 144 pounds..which leaves me about 65 more to go to make my goal..will I make it? DARN right I will. Will I keep it off? DARN right I will.. Why and how? Because in my opinion I have the best tool possible with least amount of long term nutritional risks.. Others on AMOS sing their praise's of their type surgery so I have right to sing mine.. We all like to pound our chests and shout from the roof tops when we find something that REALLY WORKS GREAT for us.. and that's wonderful.. we all should do that and feel free about doing that.. If you have chance to attend any surgeons free WLS seminars they usually have a Q & A period.. <b>Ask about the different surgery types.. Listen to what the surgeons have to say about each..</b> When I started my research process I talked with MANY different surgeon on and off line.. I attended three seminars all different surgeons.. I came away knowing what I wanted and what I didn't want from each.. Not all surgery types are for everyone so fit what your needs are to the type offered.. I went completely out of state to get what I wanted.. The surgeon in my area does RNY but not divided, like I wanted.. The Fobi idea was more what I wanted but with little modifications.. So I chose Dr. George Cowens, Memphis, Tenn. & Dr. Husted in Nashville, Tenn.. Cowens was booked for 6 months and after I made finally made my decision I just could not wait any longer.. I went with my second choice and have NEVER been sorry.. Sorry Mary I got off the tract a little. ;-) if you have any more questions about dumping go to main page type in "Dumping" or email me..
   — Victoria B.

August 9, 2000
I think everyone has a certain limit on how much sugar will make them dump. I had to find out the hard way what was my limit. If your eating small amounts, perhaps you haven't found or reached your limit yet. But watch out when you do! Not fun!
   — ZZ S.

August 9, 2000
I had a horrible dumping experience just last night and it was the first time. I ate some peanuts and got so sick. I have been very careful with what I eat and don't eat sugars and fats. So, what is okay for some might not be okay for others. I will never eat those again and have no desire to try sugary or fatty foods ever again. Like Vicki, I feel very satisfied with my foods and giving up sugar and fat is a small price to pay for being healthy and thinner. I don't know how some people can eat the sugary foods. I also had open RNY, 5/17/00, down 49 lbs in 12 weeks and 31".
   — Conny M.