Question:
Can dumping be differnent depending on what eaten?

I honestly don't know if this is dumping or not. I have in the past done the pale, sweaty shaky dumping on fat, butthisis different. I am having really sharp pain in my side about twenty or so minutes after eating (in this case a couple of cinnamon graham crackers) and then it lasts about 20 minutes or so. I am wondering if it is a sugar thing? In the past I have been able to handle some sugar..orange juice and the like. This is new. FYI I am 1 year out, down 135 and have had my gall bladder out if any of tht makes a difference. Thanks.    — DH D. (posted on October 29, 2002)

October 29, 2002
I'm 15 months out and down 135+ lbs as well. I know I personaly dump differently on different things. Also, I dump differently on the same things as well (makes sense huh?). Sometimes I will be fine eating something and another time I will dump. I just returned from a 6 night cruise and found that I dumped a lot more than I thought I was capable of this far out. I guess I'd gotten into such a routine with "safe" foods that I thought I didn't dump anymore, then when I stepped outside of the safe zone (lol) I didn't fend very well (Thank God). I usually get hot and shakey, and get a belly ache, sometimes I vomit as well...a new thing is diarreh(sp). Also, I find if I've recently had trouble with a few new things close together, my system becomes "sensative" and I dump on things I normally could tolerate. Strange but true. Hope this is helpful. -Kim open RNY 7/17/01 -136
   — KimBo36

October 31, 2002
Hi there...let me tell you my experience with dumping. I love juices and even though I bought the 100% grape juice and even though I diluted it (maybe not enough) I thought I was dying in about an hour. I had abdominal cramps, chills, and diareahea (sp). On the juice it lasted several hours. The other time I had poured myself about 3 oz. of my protein drink and drank it down. For about 6 hours I went through the same syptoms - cramping, chills and diareahea. Lord have mercy!!!! No more protein drinks for a while - I found a protein powder I can sprinkle in or on foods and drinks - it has no taste and its been my lifesaver. Of course, I am only 2 weeks post-op so I'm sure I have more dumping experiences to experience. Sheesh!!! My doctor allowed me to start on solid foods after the first week. I would add a new food each meal. So far I have been very lucky except for chicken.....the chiken came right back up - thank goodness because it felt stuck and I was miserable. I'm doing great with water and to date I have lost 28 lbs. I still suffer from lack of energy but that's my fault for not getting out and doing my walking. I'm so bad!! :) Debbie
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October 31, 2002
for the one who dumped on the protein drink...what did you mix it with? if you mixed it with any kind of MILK, you may have dumped on that...I did in the very beginning and still can't drink milk. Try it with water. ALSO check that the protein mix you were using doesn't contain too much sugar per serving.
   — Ilene M.