Question:
Is it gas? is it dumping?

I am 5 days post op. I did great in the hospital and came home yesterday. I was on clear liquids in hospital, and with coming home, can now move to clear and full liquids for 2 weeks. All I did different yesterday was add a protein supplement x2(extreme pure pro with water), 1 glass of v-8 juice, 3 ounces of strained cream of chicken soup. Last night I had an attack around 3am. I woke up and could not breathe, I felt like my lungs and all my organs were being squezed. I walked around, passed gas, burped, and had a little bit fo liquid stool, and finally I could breathe a little bit better. Today I can still burpy, gassy, and feel a pain in my midsection that is throbbing. i have kept all my liquids down, and have not thrown up at all. What is happening here? I called dr office but they have not called me back yet. Help me please.    — claire C. (posted on October 17, 2000)

October 17, 2000
You dumped...all of the symptoms sound like it anyway. How much fat was in that soup?? Milk or sugars in that soup. I am thinking that the soup is what got you. Post back and let us know when you feel better please. Milk/cream has a ton of sugar in it. I am so sorry you had to experience this but be glad its over. Just read the labels. I also tend to be able to take a little sugar if I put in on a semi full tummy. If my tummy is empty then I have problems. Good Luck, I hope all is better by now.
   — Courtrina Amur W.

October 17, 2000
It sounds like gas to me. Painful episodes of gas are pretty common in a recent post-op like yourself. It may not be any one particular food that you ate. You digestive system is trying to get back up and running now, and it may have a few days of rough spots while it does.
   — Lynn K.

October 17, 2000
i would definitely stay away from all "cream of" soups at this time because of sugar/fat content...viola c
   — viola C.