What is dumping syndrome? Is a condition or problem commonly developed on
people who have gone through bariatric surgery, its basically when the solid
part of a meal gets “dumped” directly from the stomach in to the small
intestine without being properly digested, causing discomfort and malnutrition
to the patient.
Dumping syndrome signs! Most of this symptoms are experienced from 10
to 30 minutes after eating…
·
Fatigue or Weakness
·
Flushing or Sweating
·
Abdominal cramping or
pain.
·
Shakiness, Dizziness,
Fainting, or passing out.
·
Loss of concentration
or mental confusion
·
Rapid Heartbeat
·
A feeling of fullness even after eating just a
small amount.
How to
reduce dumping syndrome?
Reduce dairy products and alcohol, avoid eating
solids and drinking liquids during the same meal. In fact, don't drink 30
minutes before and 30 minutes after meals…
Avoid eating
sugar and other sweets such candy, sweet
drinks, cakes, cookies, pastries, sweetened breads…
Recommended type
of food:
·
Use
Fiber Supplements! Such as psyllium (Metamucil or Konsyl),
methylcellulose (Citrucel), or guar gum (Benefiber).
·
Use sugar replacements, such as Splenda,
Equal, or Sweet’N Low.
·
Go for complex carbohydrates, such as
vegetables and whole-wheat bread, instead of simple carbohydrates, such as
sweet rolls and ice-cream.
·
To prevent dehydration, drink more than 4
cups of water or other sugar-free, decaffeinated, noncarbonated beverages
throughout the day.
Other tips to treat Dumping
Syndrome after bariatric surgery…
·
Eat five or six small meals or snacks a day. · Keep portions small, such as 1 ounce of meat or 1/4 cup of vegetables.
· Cut food into very small pieces.
· Chew well before swallowing.
· Combine proteins or fats along with fruits or starches. (For example, combine fruit with cottage cheese.)
· Stop eating when you first begin to feel full.
· Drink liquids 30 to 45 minutes after meals.
· Reclining after eating may help prevent light-headedness.
