I have problems with dumping, what can I do?
Lay down to help slow down the gastric emptying and stable the blood pressure.
Dumping is an unpleasant experience and has impact on your daily life. Luckily, most of the time it decreases or disappears. Lay down to help slow down the gastric emptying and stable the blood pressure, whenever you feel a dumping is coming.
The following tips may help you to prevent it:
- Eat 6 small portions spread during the day (3 meals and 3 snacks).
- Keep food and drinks separate. Wait for 30 minutes to give your stomach time to digest.
- Eat nutrition rich in fiber and protein. Avoid sugar and fast carbs, spicy or too cold dishes.
- Eat and drink mindful and slowly and take small bites and sips.
- Sit up straight and try not to speak while eating.
- Put your cutlery down after every bite and notice how your stomach feels. Stop eating or drinking when you’re full, experiencing pain or nausea.
- Lay down after a meal to help slow down the gastric emptying and stable the blood pressure.
- Write down what you eat and which symptoms you have to discover when and which products cause dumping.
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