dumping

I have learned that many people do not realize what dumping is. Many believe that dumping is throwing up, however that is not what it is, it can be that, but that is not the only way you can dump after gastric bypass. If you eat too much fat, sugar, or even milk sometimes, anything that makes you feel not so good afterwards; you will usually dump. When your heart rate speeds up and you feel tired and just overall yucky that is dumping. Chinese food is a big thing for many people after surgery that makes them really sick, it is fried and full of fat, not to mention the rice is overly filling.

The best thing to do is not to get yourself to the point of dumping, but coming from someone that still has that issue 6+ years out, it's gonna happen. Feel blessed that the bad things make you dump because many people can tolerate just about anything in a year or so out of surgery which can and will cause weight gain again. I have learned the best thing to do when dumping is to lay down and take a quick nap, if you can't do that try to find somewhere where you can sit down and just relax until it passes. Also drink water, water will help flush it through your pouch quicker.

Hope everyone is having a great day and please remember that gastric bypass is only a tool and you have to make a life long decision to change to a healthier lifestyle for it to work.