Question:
How much fat will cause dumping? Also, will we dump for the rest of our lives?

   — Betty Todd (posted on October 5, 2001)

October 5, 2001
My mom had the RNY 16 years ago. She still dumps-- nausea, vomiting, cold sweats, you name it, when she eats high fat food or sugar. That's one of the big reasons I had the duodenal switch--no dumping--ever.
   — artistmama

October 5, 2001
Everyone is different. I am only 8 months post-op and hardly ever dump anymore. I can eat fatty foods and sugar, not that I am proud of that, I was kind of hoping I might dump forever. But again-Everyone is different......
   — McDonna

October 5, 2001
Not everyone dumps from fat. I don't - at least I haven't in 13 months anyway. From what I understand if something causes dumping it will most likely bother you in the future, although who would want to test it and find out?
   — georgiacarol

October 5, 2001
Everyone is differnt about dumping. I have never dumped and am over 2 months post op. The most I get is a bit warm on sweets.You should realize that even dumpers can eat anything, in small quanties, and eaten slowly. I tried twice to dump on rich ice cream to find out what it was like, so I would know in case it accidently occured in the future. No success with that. I kinda wish I did dump. It would always be there when tempted t eat something I shouldnt. Even my warm feeling has nearly gone away. I had a few bites onf my wifes dairy queen blizzard last night.Although I generally avoid such foods.
   — bob-haller

October 6, 2001
I am 16 mos out and I continue to dump when I eat fatty foods or sugar. I hope it continues for the rest of my life, because as I get farther out from my surgery I find myself going back to some old, unhealthy, habits, and need the "cop"(as michelle curan referred to this as)to help keep me in line.
   — twenc