Question:
is diarrhea caused by dumping?

i have a distal rny and my doctor said i wont/don't dump. my question/statment is that on "occasion" i have had sugary type drinks like regular strength lemon aid and today an icee and when ever i do this i get diarrhea with in the half hour. no cramps or sweating i don't feel sick just very lose watery stool? what's the deal? sorry so graphic. kimberly open distal rny 11/12/02 -90lbs    — kimberly T. (posted on April 25, 2003)

April 25, 2003
By the standard that most set you're not dumping, but sugar and fats can cause excess water to enter your bowels (very much like dumping), hence the diarrhea.
   — [Deactivated Member]

April 26, 2003
I became lactose intolerant after surgery. However, I did not know this. I had the runs for days until my doc said cut out dairy and see what happens. Now I use lactaid and I am much better but still can not eat a lot of dairy.
   — Beth F.

April 26, 2003
Are these the only things that give you diarrhea? You could be dumping- heck it's such a broad term, and everyone develops different symptoms. Does this happen after other things with sugar? I would just stay away from it for now and see if it keeps up. But why would your doctor say that you wouldn't dump after RNY? Seems strange to me, no one can really predict whether you will or not after surgery-not even a doc- just all depends on your body! so it may be dumping. Goodluck to you!
   — Lezlie Y.