Question:
Dumping

Do all carbohydrates make you dump equally (at the same number of grams)? Or does it depend on the type of sugar as to how many grams you can have before you dump?    — Christine L. (posted on April 24, 2002)

April 24, 2002
From what I understand it is only what are called simple carbohydrates, more commonly known as sugar. It is because they digest too fast and in the part of the intestine that they now hook up to your new pouch, can really cause problems because that part isn't used to digesting simple sugars. Complex carbohydrates should be eaten sparingly, although are part of a balanced diet. This would include whole grains, veggies, beans etc.
   — Dell H.

April 24, 2002
Dumping is hard to predict, i.e. I can eat 1/2 c. of ice cream or a candy bar and not dump at all. But if I eat corn chips, Ramen soup or cereal, I dump like crazy. I know - it doesn't make much sense. The simple sugars go down fine, but complex carbs are dangerous for me. I wish it were the other way around!
   — Terissa R.

May 18, 2002
I haven't had surgery yet,but was reading about "dumping".I was wondering if using artificial sweeteners also causes that,such as in Crystal lite drinks,or using it in coffee and such??
   — kim M.