How Do You Prevent Dumping Syndrome After Weight Loss Surgery?
Dumping syndrome is a complication that may occur for some people after having gastric bypass surgery. Symptoms of dumping syndrome include a rapid heart rate and stomach discomfort, such as cramps or nausea. Vomiting and diarrhea may also occur. Not everyone experiences dumping syndrome after gastric bypass surgery. Understand why dumping syndrome occurs. Gastric bypass surgery changes the amount of food you can eat at one time and changes how the food is absorbed by the body. Because of these changes, if you eat foods which the body has trouble digesting, dumping syndrome can occur. Follow your doctor’s dietary advice. After gastric bypass surgery, you will need to make major changes to your diet. Listen to your surgeon’s recommendations on how much to eat and what types of foods to avoid. Keep meals small. Eating too much at one meal is often a cause of dumping syndrome. Speak with your doctor to understand what is an appropriate portion size for your age, gender and height. Limit f
