I've only had mild dumping and that was bad enough. I found after surgery that I could no longer tolerate sucralose (Splenda). Makes me run to the bathroom for hours.

From what I understand, full dumping can include bad cramps, nausea, and diarrhea.

I beleive I have what they call Mild or Delayed Dumping (I gave it that name myself)....because sometimes I can eat a food just fine (No vomiting, hearburn, stomach ache,etc)....but in about 45mins to an hour I have a very soft stool first...then consistent diarhea for the next 2hrs. I find that weird cause I have read that dumping happens immediately after you eat (likewithin 15mins or so) and its all immediate loose runny stools. I don't get sweaty, rapid heartbeats, etc that is said to happen with dumping. So mine is more annoying than anythin as I have to run to the potty like every 5 to 10mins and it's a drop here and a drop there...but my bottom gets very sore, LOL Hope this helps....but remember we all handle things differently as our bodies are different. Rachel

No, I haven't had any real dumping. I can eat just about everything. I do get nauseated quite often and am sick, but only a mouthful or two. Sometime I wish I would DUMP in order to keep eating and weight under more control. Perhaps I shouldn't wish for "bad" things!!!! hahaha

For me dumping happens when I eat too much sugar. I typically don't go to the bathroom, it's more like flu symptoms. I get dizzy and literally have to lie down. It doesn't feel good, believe me. I have also had it followed by severe cramping several hours later.

For me its when I eat a lot if fat or sugar. Not talking about little amts of sugar but like 25+grams.... I decided to push a lil... Well it pushed back lol. I get nauseous and dry heave, its about 45 min long. I really don't have problems on the other end ;). In the beginning I used to be able to throw up no problem and would immediately feel better, now its this miserable dry heave that does no good except make my tummy sore.

never gave myself the opportunity to dump! I stay away from sugar (14 grams or less per meal per my doctor) I usually don't even come close to that amount.

I have NOT tried any fried, greasy, etc. food.....

I'm down to 199 lbs....have lost 75 total and I'm lovin life!!

all the best and don't let yourself have the chance to dump, it sounds horrible!

I've never dumped. I chose to learn from other peoples mistakes instead of testing it on myself.

Dumping syndrome occurs during a meal or within 15 to 30 minutes following a meal with too much fat or sugar, symptoms may include:

Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain, cramps
Diarrhea
Dizziness, lightheadedness
Bloating, belching
Fatigue
Heart palpitations, rapid heart rate

When signs and symptoms develop later, usually one to three hours after eating, they may include:

Sweating
Weakness, fatigue
Dizziness, lightheadedness
Shakiness
Feelings of anxiety, nervousness
Heart palpitations, rapid heart rate
Fainting
Mental confusion
Diarrhea

I had my first and only bout with dumping right before Christmas. And oh Lord I thought I was going to die. I had the light headed dizzy, the rapid heart beat and the sheer exhaustion. I tried to throw up but was unsuccessful. I eventually had to lay down and just fall asleep. It was so very awful.

But it was my fault! I ordered 3 type of cookies for my Christmas eve party and wanted to try them. I ate two cookies and instantly knew I had made a big mistake.

I dump easily (can't even eat yogurt). For me, it feels like a combination of the spins and a low blood sugar episode...I feel nauseated, clammy, dizzy, shaky, and generally awful!!

JJ