When someone undergoes gastric surgery, the focus typically centers on recovery and healing. However, a condition called dumping syndrome can emerge that fundamentally alters how the body processes ... Medical Xpress: Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms: News and Research on Dumping Syndrome From what I hear about the dumping syndrome - I don't expect I'd do it more than once or twice...okay MAYBE, just maybe three times, but no more.
However, with the band, there are no unpleasant side effects from eating sugary things - other than it hinders weight loss. Do you know that many of us post-op people don't ever dump? You still have your pyloric valve so dumping syndrome is greatly minimized (not impossible though). Like the bypass, you will lose weight quickly at the beginning and slow down closer to goal.
dumping syndrome, VBG presumably as a result of symptoms of the dumping syndrome with sweets." I am concerned that your doctor offered the VBG procedure to you. Also, just like with the lap-band, the mesh band could slip or erode into your stomach too, I would think. It is completely your decision, but you might want to look into another surgeon and/or program. Also the Pylorus valve is still in place so there is less likely to be dumping syndrome and less time in the bathroom. I just figured at my age I didn't want to push my luck and spend all my time worrying if I was getting enough nutrients.
dumping syndrome, Dumping syndrome is a collection of symptoms that happens when food is dumped too soon from the stomach to the small intestines. You may experience vomiting, stomach pain, or bloating after eating. Dumping is a very real worry. You certainly shouldn't be eating anything that sweet. I get the privacy thing too. I've told nearly nobody about surgery.
You are going to run into all kind of bumps like this. They always seem to catch me off guard. Actually, it gets easier as you lose weight because the people around you will notice the change and then you can just claim adherence to your plan ...
