Dumping Snydrome

Definition from WebMD: "Dumping syndrome is an effective result of the gastric bypass system which alerts the body of inappropriate eating. Dumping syndrome is described as a shock-like state when small, easily absorbed food particles rapidly dump into the digestive system. This results in a very unpleasant feeling with symptoms such as a cold clammy sweat, nausea, pallor, butterflies in the stomach and a pounding pulse. These symptoms may be followed by cramps and vomitting. This state can last for 30-60 minutes and is quite uncomfortable."

I had my second major cause of dumping syndrome last night, unfortunately I was at my sisters watching the girls and it scared them. My sister stopped at Boston Market and brought home dinner, I have had rotisserie chicken since my surgery but not from there. After a few bites and I am talking few bites I felt horrible. Instant nausea and bad stomach pains. It lasted about 90 minutes with me having to vomit. I got the chills, cold sweats and bad cramps. The only other time I had this was the last time I ate bread. This is my fear about eating new foods in public places. I have no idea what will affect me and how. For the most part I have tolerated foods good but when I don't watch out.

I continue to be on steady pace of losing weight. I don't eat Bread, Rice, Pasta or Sugar. I eat alot of fruit, chicken, turkey and seafood. I have stopped weighing myself and only get weighed in at my weekly nutrition appointment.

Here is an updated photo of me. I am at a serious low of clothes. I don't want to spend alot of money on clothes so I have been shopping at Kohls and Target. I have many clothes that I would like to donate to a store or shelter but don't know where to begin.

Any ideas please let me know. Hope all is well. Love, Dawn

85 and counting

I have one more pound to lose till 85. Things are going well. I feel great! Still dealing with low blood sugar but working through it. I have found a new love of fruit. Watermelon, Banana's, Grapes and Blueberries. I never really ate fruit before and now I have it 4 times a day, mind you that I eat about 20 blueberries, 10 grapes, 1/2 banana at each serving, so it's not alot. I have been introducing new foods into my diet slowly. Amazingly I have been eating alot of seafood (Shrimp, Scallops, Crab and Lobster). They are low in calorie and a ton of protein. I continue to drink milk like water.

Now that spring has officially arrived, I have begun exercising outside. My ipod has begun my best friend while walking, I need to put some high energy songs on it to keep me moving along, any suggestions....email me.

Hope all is well! Love - Dawn