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How can you care for yourself when you have dumping syndrome?
- Eat 6 times a day (such as 3 small meals and 3 snacks). This may help keep you from feeling too full after eating. It may also help you avoid diarrhea.
- Talk with a dietitian to help you plan menus that pack good nutrition into several small meals.
- Eat foods that contain protein. Protein is found in red meats, poultry, fish, eggs, and cheese. It is also found in beans, nuts, and oats.
- Eat foods such as noodles, rice, bread, crackers, or fresh fruit.
- Avoid high-sugar foods such as cakes, cookies, soda pop, dried fruit, pastries, and fruit juices.
- Drink fluids between, not during, meals. Don't drink liquids within a half hour before eating and up to an hour after eating. Fluids fill up your stomach quickly. They also move food even more quickly into the small intestine.
- If you often have diarrhea, taking an over-the-counter medicine for diarrhea (such as Imodium) 30 to 60 minutes before eating may help. Take this medicine only if your doctor tells you it's okay.
Dumping syndrome: When to call
Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- Your symptoms don't improve, or they get worse. Your symptoms may include:
- Vomiting.
- Diarrhea.
- Feeling hot or flushed.
- Feeling lightheaded.
- You do not get better as expected.
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