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Follow this diet to stop dumping syndrome symptoms.","datePublished":"2016-03-25","dateModified":"2020-10-22","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/digestive-disorders-regions","name":"Digestive Disorders","url":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/digestive-disorders-regions","sameAs":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/digestive-disorders\/","parentOrganization":"UPMC"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"UPMC HealthBeat","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/dumping-syndrome-diet-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/dumping-syndrome-diet-1.jpg","height":325,"width":752},"url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2016\/03\/dumping-syndrome-diet-plan\/","about":["Living and Wellness","Nutrition"],"wordCount":812,"keywords":["bariatric surgery","dumping syndrome","dumping syndrome diet","gastric bypass","gastric sleeve","gastrointestinal disorders","stomach surgery"],"articleBody":"Patients who have undergone any stomach operation, such as gastric bypass or gastric sleeve surgery, may experience dumping syndrome. It can also occur following the removal of the esophagus, called an esophagectomy.What Is Dumping Syndrome?Sometimes occurring after stomach surgery, \u201cdumping syndrome\u201d occurs when large amounts of food pass too quickly into the small intestine. Dumping Syndrome can develop after surgery that removes part of or bypasses your stomach. Also known as rapid gastric emptying, changing your diet following surgery can help prevent dumping syndrome.Symptoms of Dumping SyndromeDumping syndrome causes symptoms like:Abdominal painCrampingNauseaDiarrheaDizzinessWeaknessRapid heartbeatFatigueWhat Causes Dumping Syndrome?The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases states that excess hormones caused by food moving too quickly through your body and movement of fluid into your small intestine causes the symptoms of dumping syndrome. These excess hormones may cause your pancreas to produce too much insulin. This overproduction of insulin can lead to low blood glucose 1 to 3 hours after eating, causing the symptoms of dumping syndrome hours after your meal.Follow our tips and diet plan to help stop the symptoms of dumping syndrome.Tips to Help Relieve Dumping Syndrome SymptomsWhat you should do:Eat small, frequent meals. Eat at least 6 times a day.Lie down as soon as you finish eating. This reduces the symptoms of dumping syndrome by slowing the emptying of food from the stomach.Tell your doctor if you lose any weight.What you should avoid:Everyone tolerates foods differently. Avoid foods that you know cause you problems.Avoid simple sugars such as sweets, candy, soda, cakes, and cookies.Avoid foods that are very hot or very cold. These can trigger dumping syndrome symptoms.Do not drink liquids with your meal. Instead, drink liquids at least a 30 minutes\u00a0to an hour after eating solid food.Dumping Syndrome Diet: Foods to Choose and AvoidUse the charts below for foods to choose and avoid when following a diet to relieve dumping syndrome symptoms.Breads, Cereals, Rice, and PastaChooseAvoid6 to 11 servings each dayServing size = 1 slice bread 1 cup ready-to-eat cereal1\/2 cup cooked cereal, rice, or pastaBreads, bagels, rollsUnsweetened cerealsPasta, ricePotatoesCrackersSoup, medium room temperature (wait one hour after solid foods before eating soup)Sweet rolls and doughnutsSweetened cerealsPancakes and waffles with syrupSoup (eaten at the same time as solid foods)FruitChooseAvoid2 to 4 servings each dayServing size = 1 medium-size piece of fresh fruit,\u00a01\/2 cup canned fruit, or 3\/4 cup fruit juiceAll fresh fruitDrained, unsweetened canned fruitUnsweetened frozen fruit100 percent pure juice (drink one hour after meals)Canned fruits in heavy syrupSweetened frozen fruitSweetened juice, punch, or sports drinksCandied fruitVegetablesChooseAvoid3 to 5 servings each dayServing size = 1 cup raw or 1\/2 cup cooked or choppedAll vegetablesAny not toleratedMilk and Dairy ProductsChooseAvoidLimit to 2 servings each dayServing size = 1 cup milk or yogurtPlain or unsweetened yogurtSkim, 2 percent, or whole milk (drink one hour after meals)Sweetened yogurtMilkshakes and chocolate milkNote: Dairy products such as milk, cottage cheese, ice cream, and pudding may cause diarrhea in some people after stomach surgery. You may need to avoid milk products at first and then try them in small amounts as you advance your diet.Meats, Poultry, Fish, Dried Beans, Peas, Eggs, and CheeseChooseAvoid2 to 3 servings each day or a total of 6 ounces dailyServing size = 2 to 3 ounces cooked meat, chicken, or fish (about the size of a deck of cards), 1\/2 to 3\/4 cup cottage cheese or tuna fish, 1 egg, 1\/2 cup cooked beans, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1 ounce of cheeseAll meat, fish, and poultryChoose leaner cuts of beef and meatEggsPeanut butterDried beans or legumesAny meats not toleratedLimit the amount of high-fat items like eggs and cheeseFats, Condiments, and DrinksChooseAvoidAll butter, margarine, cream, oil, and salad dressingsSalt, herbs, spices, and condimentsAny sugar-free beverage: coffee, tea, diet soda, etc. (drink one hour after solids)Sweet pickles or relishSweetened drinks (regular lemonade, soda)Honey, syrup, and jellyAny others not toleratedSnacks, Sweets, and DessertsChooseAvoidSugar-free gelatin and puddingSugar-free candySugar substitutesSugarCandy and chocolateCakes and cookiesIce cream and sherbetSugar alcohols such as sorbitol, xylitol, and mannitolSample Menu to Stop Dumping Syndrome SymptomsBreakfast1\/2 grapefruit1 slice toast1 egg1 teaspoon margarine1 cup 2 percent milk (one hour after eating breakfast)Snack2 ounces cheese and 6 crackers1\/2 bananaLunch2-ounce hamburger on a small bun with lettuce and tomato1\/2 cup fresh fruit saladTea (one hour after eating lunch)Snack1\/2 turkey sandwich with mayonnaiseDinner1\/2 chicken breast1\/2 cup brown rice1\/2 cup broccoli1 to 2 teaspoons margarine1 small apple1 cup 2 percent milk (one hour after eating dinner)Snack2 tablespoons peanut butter on graham crackers"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"2016","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2016\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"03","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2016\/\/03\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Dumping Syndrome Diet Plan","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2016\/03\/dumping-syndrome-diet-plan\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]