Question:
Did I dump?

Hi! I am 6 weeks out of Lap Rny (down 25 lbs.) Last night, around 6pm, I (1) Chicken McNugget and half a dozen fries. It was my first time having that kind of food. Around 9pm I got really sick. Everything was comin' out of both ends (not to be too graphic!). Is this dumping...and does it normally take 3 hours to hit? Just curious. Thanks!    — Patricia G. (posted on June 9, 2003)

June 9, 2003
Pretty nasty huh? I dumped once and I hope I never do again and you know what? You just described it just like it happened to me. It will definitely keep you on track. I am over 10 months out. I have no problems with fried foods but sugars do a number on me. Take it easy on your new tummy. You will have plenty of time to experiment. I imagine you are scared to eat anything new now for a while. I know I sure was. I wish you all the best. Hang in there because good things come to those who wait. I am 10 months out and down 120+ lbs. If I can help you in any way, feel free to email me. I remember all too well how I felt when I was where you are now..
   — Sharon1964

June 9, 2003
McDonalds adds sugar to their fries. My friend on Prism told me this - so I checked it out myself - here a link showing all the ingredients in McDonalds foods. It says there plain as day "dextrose". No wonder they taste so good! http://www.dietriot.com/fff/mcd/mcd.html
   — bethybb

June 9, 2003
You're eating McDonald's at 6 weeks out? And surprised it made you sick?
   — J. W.

June 9, 2003
I doubt what you experienced was dumping. Dumping is from sugar and the small amount in 6 fries probably wouldnt make you dump. It was probably all the fat in the McDonald's food. Six weeks out is really too early for food that greasy. I'd wait a little longer before you try again. If you really have no choice but to eat fast food, Taco Bell pintos and cheese will go down better.
   — Monica H.

June 10, 2003
Dumping can occur both from sugar and from high fat foods. McDonalds fried foods, like french fries and chicken mcnuggets are obviously too heavy for your system at 6 weeks post-op. You may want to wait several more months before trying that again. Also, now you know that you are sensitive to high fat,greasy and fried foods so can plan your diet accordingly. It doesn't take much as an early post-op to upset the tummy so go gently for a while. It gets better the further out you get.
   — Cindy R.

June 10, 2003
Patricia- as the token Simon among our many Paula Abdul peers, I was happy to see so many asking you why you would tempt your recovery with McD's??? Silly choice that you will hopefully not repeat. Dumping is caused when the body gets hit with simple sugars that the stomach just dumps into the intestines without fully digesting. You then get an instant insulin rush that will make you feel like you have suddenly contracted the worst flu bug of your life along with the fear that you are suffering a massive heart attack (which can, if you're not prepared, lead to an anxiety attack). What you did was just eat all of the wrong foods that made you sick. Dumping will make you feel much worse.
   — SteveColarossi