The toad and the apple

[Dutchie]

Not a fairy tale, but a true story.
I still don't know what hit me.
I am 18 months out now.
Yesterday I had my mid afternoon snack (a protein bar) and about one hour later I decided I wanted to eat an apple.
No problems there.
I took small bites, I chewed well and all was fine.
Until... 30 minutes after I finished eating the apple.
I know that technically we cannot have a dumping.
But oh boy, this was a full size one!
Cold sweats, I felt like passing out, became very nauseous and had to lay down.
I still had no idea what hit me, until I had the toad froth (thanks Annie, that word makes it so much clearer!).
I have laid in my bed for about 1,5 hour.
After that I was fine.
Dinner was not a problem, that went down well.

I did not expect this to happen after so long and I still have no idea why this happened.
I had an episode like this a couple of months after the surgery, but there it was clear I ate way too fast.
Not this time though, at least I think...
I sure hope this won't happen again.
Beware of the apple and the toad!

[sraebaer]

I have stopped eating protein bars as they always make my stomach feel not quite right. No clue why.

[Sandra3]

Same here, protein bars are not my friends. The taste is either weird or it's too dry.
I tried many brands because it was convenient to use a few of those when traveling during the first months post sleeve, but being able to eat almost everything, I carry almonds instead now.

[Dutchie]

The funny thing is, I eat this brand of protein bar since my surgery.
Not often, but regularly.
I don't think that is the culprit...

[AnnieStillG]

The funny thing is, I eat this brand of protein bar since my surgery.
Not often, but regularly.
I don't think that is the culprit...

First, I am sooooo sorry you had toad froth -- I still get side-swiped by it for no discernable reason. I don't think it was the protein bar, and maybe not the apple, either. Did you peel your apple? I find things that are "fiber-y" sometimes seem to clog the works and I get the back up to toad. Things like a potato skin, or popcorn hull, or bread crust even.

But one time it will be fine, and suddenly bubbles! Hope you are better!

[Dutchie]

Thank you Annie!
No, I did not peel the apple, so that maybe it.
I'll definitely peel my next apple and see how that goes down.
I felt fine right after that episode, it took about 1,5 hour.
But the whole thing took my completely by surprise.
I didn't expect this to happen so long after my surgery, that's all...

[AnnieStillG]

Thank you Annie!
No, I did not peel the apple, so that maybe it.
I'll definitely peel my next apple and see how that goes down.
I felt fine right after that episode, it took about 1,5 hour.
But the whole thing took my completely by surprise.
I didn't expect this to happen so long after my surgery, that's all...

I'm guessing the peel is your toad initiator (this time)! If I make it past an hour, I feel kinda home free Love ya lady

[Dutchie]

I will let you know what happens, when I peel the apple.
Not today, but soon... when I feel brave enough...

[Christie13]

Yeah. I am always surprised when I have a reaction now a days. It is very rare but it can still happen.

[KiwiGal]

Funny you should mention this. I really fancied an apple the other day so I ate about 3/4 of a smallish apple. It was the first time I have had apple since surgery. I love fruit but there just isn't room for a lot in my diet these days. any way a little while later I had the dreaded toad froth too. I didn't peel the apple either. It put me off apples a bit but should I feel the need again I will try peeling it and see what happens. It's interesting how different foods react differently to us now.

[Dutchie]

Isn't that strange?

But I had a brave moment lately and I have given the apple (with peel) another chance.
I took really small bites, chewed like crazy, left plenty of time between bites (apple began to turn brown ), but I had no trouble at all.
I wil be very cautious from now on.