I guess I do dump. And here I thought I was just having hot flashes...something I thought I was through, but returned after my surgery. I definitely experience uncomfortable fullness, sweating, and fast heart rate. I also hate to have anything at all tight around my middle or my ribcage. I just plain want to tear off my bra at times! Does this happen to you right away, or can you also experience it a half hour or so after eating? The other weird thing that I am experiencing is that I'm not necessarily full-full when I stop eating, and then about a half hour later, I feel really full to the point where the food feels like I am swallowing and reswallowing it. Sorry for being gross! I still have a lot to learn. Thanks, Beth. I'm so glad you and the others are here. Peg

Hi. How can you tell if you are experiencing dumping? I probably should know the answer to this, but I don't. Is it similar at times to a hot flash? Also, does anyone else experience discomfort/pain upon drinking liquids after eating? It happens to me if I take even a small sip after eating something. I also experience discomfort if I eat something dense like grapes or steak. Just wondering..... I am going to see my gastroenterologist on Tuesday because I still have a bunch of questions! I'm also going to ask to be referred to a nutritionist who deals with people like us! Thanks for your help. Peg

Hi Dawn. I'll play. I am having a hard time figuring out how to get my liquids in. Any suggestions anyone?? B- omelete made with 1 1/2 eggs, bacon, cheese. 1 T butter 1 c coffee-black S1-1/2 Starbuck's Tall frozen caffee light frappachino S2-popsicle, nf, as L-1/2 c Kashi Lean crunch cereal 1/2 c vanilla yogurt nf, as I haven't figured out dinner and snack yet. Maybe a lean cuisine or something. Snack: fruit & veggies? Maybe a salad with some cheese? I just started back to Weigh****chers, so my points have to add up, so I'll add food where I need to. I just started logging into FitDay again. That sure helps to know how much protein I am getting too. Peg

Hey...Nice to see you here! We need more folks to keep this board alive. Again...pleased a*****h to hear from you! Hugs, Rachel

I have been doing well this week since I have to account for myself and send my food journals to my doctor. 12 oz. decaf coffee, 2 T. half and half, 2 T. skim milk 1 bottle water B: 1 c. optimum slim organice cereal, 3/4 c. skim milk 1 bottle water L: 2.5 oz grilled chicken breast, 1 T. lf mayo, 2 mini whole wheat pitas, baby carrots 1 bottle water S1: 1 c. light n lively vanilla yogurt with 1/2 c. fruit S2: celery and 2 wedges laughing cow light cheese spread 1 bottle water D: we are having steaks on the grill (hopefully hubby won't dry them out too much or I will be barfing), grilled veggies YUM! Dawn