What happens if someone “cheats” on the recommended post-surgical diet?
Usually, “cheating” cures itself, as the consequences can be quite uncomfortable for the patient. Eating high-calorie foods can bring on “dumping syndrome,” which results in cold sweats, a feeling of faintness, intestinal cramps, and diarrhea. It is such an unpleasant experience that most people do not keep on “cheating.
