Dumping Episode

FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY I wanted to document this for those pre-ops who are considering gastric bypass surgery. Plus, I feel it is necessary to explain why I have a love/hate relationship with dumping. My personal dumping symptoms: sweating, racing heart, fast breathing rate, severe nausea, burning sensation in my abdomen, dizziness. It usually lasts about 20-30 minutes, but feels like forever. Afterwards, I am EXHAUSTED and fall asleep. When I wake up, it feels like I had a great …

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25 Responses to “Dumping Episode”

  1. latinoheat361 Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 8:51 am

    not to sound rude but that’s why you don’t eat chocolate girl. gotta be strong and avoid it like the plague. hope u learn from this.

  2. katiejuly Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 8:51 am

    I have to say, that was terrifying to watch. I haven’t dumped (YET!), but I’ll think of this vid the next time I flirt with my sugar limitations. And I totally agree with your comments - I NEEDED this surgery and I really do believe that. Big hugs, girl.

  3. bbolam72 Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 8:51 am

    thanks for sharing cheri
    hope you get over this soon

  4. dmerkle5 Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 8:51 am

    psshhh..hell yes girl!…..i don’t do everything like im supposed ALL THE TIME, lol..and oddly enough..if i eat too much fiber i dump…isn’t that weird?..i swear to God!!!?….but sometimes i test my sugar limits and pay for it….xoxoxo

  5. clbroadway Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 8:51 am

    It doesn’t take much to dump, that’s for sure!

  6. clbroadway Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 8:51 am

    Thanks for watching. Funny how some foods are as addictive as drugs to some of us. Luckily you won’t have to endure this since you had lapband. Unfortunately, this is how I keep my addiction under control….Cheri

  7. jsdwellsnme Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 8:51 am

    THank you so much for documenting yourself in such a vulnerable situation this video is going to help so many people! Im proud of you for being brave enough to allow people to see you go through this experience

  8. LiLtinee Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 8:51 am

    I don’t know if it will last forever, but 2 years postop, yep … I still dump. It’s not a frequent thing, but if I eat just a *bit* too much sugar in something (usually hidden because I read labels like it’s a religion or something), then I feel the aura starting and then I dump. I try VERY hard to avoid it at all costs, but still I’m glad that I know it’s a possibility because it keeps me focused, ya know?
    Dena

  9. 2ThousandAnd9 Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 8:51 am

    It was very brave of you to share this, and show some real effects of wls. It’s not the easy way obviously shown here, but for some it is the only way. Take care of yourself and no more chocolates!

  10. QuietHiddenMe Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 8:51 am

    cheri, that was really brave. I hope you’re feeling back to yourself again.
    get those choc covered nuts outta the house!
    PRONTO!
    A

  11. clbroadway Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 8:51 am

    I agree. There needs to be more dumping videos out there. I tried looking for them when I was pre-op to see what it was exactly. I think most post-ops dump occasionally. This was the first time that I thought about grabbing the camera.

  12. clbroadway Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 8:51 am

    thanks, Mia.

  13. clbroadway Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 8:51 am

    I do feel better now. Thanks for watching. I hope you never experience this.

  14. clbroadway Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 8:51 am

    Wow! You rock to have only dumped like this ONCE. I just never learn!!! I dump like this about once or twice every 2 weeks. I think it is partially because my hubby is a foodie and brings it home.

  15. clbroadway Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 8:51 am

    Glad I am not the only person who chose RNY because of the dumping.

  16. clbroadway Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 8:51 am

    It took me a few months before I ever strayed to something that caused dumping. Learn from me! Follow your rules. Dumping SUCKS.

  17. clbroadway Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 8:51 am

    Good for you for not dumping (yet). Hopefully that is because you are doing what you are supposed to be doing.

  18. clbroadway Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 8:51 am

    No way…Deb has eaten something to cause dumping?!!! I’m shocked!

  19. clbroadway Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 8:51 am

    You still dump?? Will this last forever?

  20. clbroadway Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 8:51 am

    Thanks for watching. I feel much better.

  21. clbroadway Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 8:51 am

    Thanks for watching. You rock my socks, too!

  22. clbroadway Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 8:51 am

    Thanks for watching. I am feeling better now.

  23. clbroadway Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 8:51 am

    Thanks, Cami. Hopefully you will not go as far as I did.

  24. clbroadway Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 8:51 am

    The reason I even made the video was because I started thinking of yours when I started dumping. I thought…my turn to document! I have been wanting to, but was afraid of the negative comments. I am glad I did it now.

  25. nanananabhappy Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 8:51 am

    God, dont you hate that dumping. I had two so far. its awful. I think that once you have gone through it your pouch just reminds you whos the boss. I was feeling so bad for you and what you went through. Thank you for putting it out there . Others need to know what will happen.

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