Question:
I recently had a stomach virus and it's caused complications...

In terms of me being able to eat more now and not dump on anything ... nor do I get that full feeling very often anymore. Also I tend to get a lot of pain in the chest whenever swallowing anything thicker than soup. As part of the virus, I had gastro, followed by the shakes and passing out and I dehyrdated so badly I almost had to be put on an IV again. How do I get over this sudden change in how my stomach operates and can you "reset" the dumpometer?    — blank first name B. (posted on May 1, 2002)

May 1, 2002
When ever I get an upset stomach (in your case) or worse I go back to the pureed diet, making sure that I get my water and protein, for 4-5 days it always seems to help me. If this continues call your DR. -- Good Luck
   — Robert L.

May 1, 2002
Yes, you can reset your dumpometer if your surgery is still intact. You have to go cold turkey on sugar, for several days. Some say for 2 weeks. But that's no milk, no applesauce, that is NO sugar, not even those considered "healthy" sugars. And yes, you will lower it right back down.
   — vitalady