Question:
Does dumping have to mean nausea, palpitations, sweating, weakness, and vomitin?

I ate pop-tarts last night (stupid I know) and about 1 hour later I had the most horrible gas and diarrhea. I was never nauseated, had no racing heart or sweating. It lasted about 6 hours. So, was that dumping? I've eaten chocolate, haved had sugared sodas and never had a problem. I'm 3 months out from RNY. Thanks in advance for your help.    — Lisa B. (posted on April 18, 2002)

April 18, 2002
Because I am only out 8 weeks I can't speak for 3 months out but I have had similar reactions to foods. My worst one was to a rice cake !! I was on the toilet for 6 hours every 1/2 hour. Anyway I had the same , diarrhea and gas only. I was told although it is uncommon, this can be dumping without the other symptoms. Other foods that cause it for me are peanut butter and get this, drinking too fast. Gods blessings to you.
   — Brenda F.

April 18, 2002
First, why are you eating chocolate, and drinking sodas?? Silly girl, isnt that why you had the surgery to live a healthier life? Ok enough lecturing. Yes this sounds like dumping. maybe the sugary items you had before did not contain enough sugar to make you dump. It takes 15 grams to make me. But I have a freind that can eat 20grams before she dumps. Good Luck to you. And I hope I didnt make you mad, we all slip every now and then.
   — nkoehler88

April 19, 2002
lisa this also happens to me. i call it a mini dump. my dr said it is dumping but not full blown dumping.
   — sheryl titone