Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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graciesmom2000 05/21/2013

Yesterday at work I had the worst case of Dumping Syndrome I have had in a long time. Im not sure what caused it but I got very cold and clamy and then the vomits hit. I had to run to the restroom. It was a mess. I hope I dont go through that again.

Secondly, I have started taking my vitamins, but I was wondering if there are any ways that I can jump start my weight loss again. I have lost 2.2 pounds in the past 3 weeks.

Thanks in advance! :)

SgtSmith 05/21/2013

This is awful! I got sick one morning recently on my protien bar. I had to get an officer to finish my shift for me. I hate getting sick at work. I guess it was dumping. Sorry you had to go through that!

Thepbourn 05/22/2013

I go back to work on Tuesday the 28th and I have to tell you that is my biggest fear, getting sick on the job. The good news is that all my co-workers know i had the surgery and for the most part know what it entails so it anything happens my behavior won't be totally shocking to them. A little embarrassing for me maybe, but par for the course in some respect. Just praying that it doesn't necessarily happen during business hours, but if it does, I like you, will survive it. Hang in there.

graciesmom2000 05/22/2013

I was lucky I didn't have anyone in my line at the time so that I could run to the bathroom. Although most people know that I've had the surgery, a lot of them don't know what dumping syndrome is. My boss said I looked pale when I came out of the bathroom so I had to explain to her what was going on. It was kind of embarrasing. but I ended up okay.

Thepbourn 05/22/2013

And you will continue to be okay in Jesus name. I'll be praying for you

deleted_user 05/22/2013

That's one of the big reasons I want the sleeve...I can't dump at work. I'm a neonatal intensive care nurse and I can't just drop everything to go vomit.

So sorry this happened to you.

deleted_user 05/22/2013

So sorry that happened to you at work... I hope it doesn't happen again...

I think 2.2 pounds in two weeks is good weight loss... Some weeks I lose 1 pound, and others nothing... My doc office is OK with that.. I want to lose more each week, but a pound a week is a good safe weight loss..

Try not to stress to much about it... Any pound gone, is a pound in the right direction...

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