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Last night it was too cold to go outside and get in the hot tub, so I got into our whirlpool tub. First time since last winter. Usually I rest my book on my belly while I enjoy (and it never once got near the water), but I could not do that last night. The water covered all of my belly! So strange, but fun to have happen.
I am 6.5 months out from RNY and have lost 80 lbs. What a difference it makes! I am no longer on diabetic meds, all my blood work comes back fine, and my thighs no longer resist against each other when I walk, if that makes sense. I could not have done any of this without the surgery. So thankful for this life changing opportunity. It has been a challenge sometimes, but it has truly made me more careful when it comes to food. I have not dumped until maybe tonight, not sure. I ate things I have eaten before but soon after I did not feel good and just sat back in my chair and fell asleep. About 30 min later I woke up feeling much better. No nausea or discomfort. Dumping? Don't know. What do y'all think?
I am 6.5 months out from RNY and have lost 80 lbs. What a difference it makes! I am no longer on diabetic meds, all my blood work comes back fine, and my thighs no longer resist against each other when I walk, if that makes sense. I could not have done any of this without the surgery. So thankful for this life changing opportunity. It has been a challenge sometimes, but it has truly made me more careful when it comes to food. I have not dumped until maybe tonight, not sure. I ate things I have eaten before but soon after I did not feel good and just sat back in my chair and fell asleep. About 30 min later I woke up feeling much better. No nausea or discomfort. Dumping? Don't know. What do y'all think?
For the dumping that sounds like they symptoms of it! Glad you are now feeling better.
About the dumping, not sure. My episode lasted several hours with many many trips to the bathroom.
I personally wouldn't call what you experienced dumping though it may be a mild form. Sometimes when I eat too much I feel that way. I just take it as a sign that I over did it.
Best to you!
Congrats!
Shelley
Regarding the dumping thing.may have been a mild episode. My guess is there were quite a few carbs in your meal? You could have just had a blood sugar crash - reactive hypoglycemia isn't uncommon after RNY.
JJ
I don't think is was too many carbs. I had a chicken strip; a little of crab dip that was made with cream cheese, greek yogurt and imitation crab; 2 bites of cabbage; 2 bites of black eyed peas (gotta love New Year's traditions) and a few bites of mashed sweet potatoes. The mashed sweet and breading on the chicken strip the only carbs. Have had all of them before. Measured on a food scale. Total of 8 oz. Maybe just a weird mix? Who knows, been fine since, thankfully!
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