Dumping

"Dumping" is a type of syndrome that occurs naturally with up to 50% of patients who have gone through bariatric surgery.  I researched it today on the Mayo Clinic website and it was very interesting.  Yesterday, I think I had my first round of dumping.  It is not pleasant at all and manifests itself differently in everyone.  Symptoms can start immediately during eating or sometimes they creep up about 1-3 hours after a meal.   It basically is your bodies reaction to having too much "food" quickly go into your small intestine without enough stomach enzymes...you can read more about it by clicking here.

Yesterday I was on my way to church and I needed to get my protein in before the service so I was sipping my hot chocolate all the way to church.  When I got there, I had about 2 ounces left and instead of just leaving it, I guzzled it because without thinking, I fell back on the old way of drinking.  So, about an hour later, I was hit with a major wave of dumping syndrome.  I was lightheaded, dizzy, felt like my sugar was about 40, and had a major hot flash.  And then I sang in the Praise Band and pretended I was fine.  It lasted a good hour--most of the service--but I learned an important lesson from this.... I NEVER WANT TO HAVE THAT HAPPEN AGAIN.

Today, I have been very careful to take upwards of 2 hours to drink my hot chocolate.  And I feel full and much better.  So far, no down in the dumps feeling! And I hope to keep it that way!

The weight is falling off of me.  23 lbs today.  I can't remember the last time I lost that much.  My plan was to go back to school in September with my same old clothes...that plan may have to be modified.  I think the consignment shops will be my new best friend for a while!! 

Have a great day.  I am going to!
Blessings,
Heidi