Question:
Dumping? After a couple years?

I had surgery about two and half years ago and have lost 130 lbs and doing fine. Just have one problem, after about a year I started eating some things containing sugar and didn't have the "dumping", so have continued with that practice. However, I've had episodes where I get a bit shaky, break into a cold sweat and have chemical taste in my mouth. It doesn't seem to be right after eating something with sugar, like couple hours later, or sometimes in morning when I might have had someting sugary the night before. Could this be dumping? If not, has anyone had this experience and what might it be?    — Donna S. (posted on April 28, 2005)

April 28, 2005
Are you sure you're not expecting?
   — melissa P.

April 28, 2005
Donna, I believe you are having a "Hypoglycemic Episode". This happens and happens to alot of us from early post op. I am not a doctor but you have described EXACTLY what I go through occasionally and I am almost 3 years post op. I also still dump though. Do some research on the above topic and see if there is any resemblence. I hope this helps some! Hugs...Erika
   — Egyptianeyesdiva

April 29, 2005
I was just reading about something like you described....I think it is "dumping" but late dumping. At www.advancedWLS.com they really explain the physiology and what's happening so you can understand it. I'm pretty sure it is in the frequently asked questions (FAQ) section of the website. Good luck Sue
   — lovey063

April 29, 2005
I am almost 9 years post op and have those same symptoms. There is a particular meeting I go to that is fond of really rich chocolate desserts. I have to sit where I can't see them as it will cause that same symptom just looking at them. Cheryl
   — molly1226