Fat Supplementation on Dumping Syndrome Related Symptoms After Gastric Surgery

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Recruiting

Brief Summary: The purpose of the study is the investigation of the effect of fat supplement on gastric emptying rate and the appearance of symptoms of Dumping Syndrome in patients who have undergone gastrointestinal- duodenal surgery. Patients who have undergone bariatric surgery have been examined for the presence of the Dumping syndrome, with glucose measurements, the Sigstad's questionnaire and questionnaire of Arts. Patients diagnosed positive, reiterated the examination process in a second meeting consuming an extra fat supplement. The data obtained on the different appointments were compared between the two groups in a cross over design.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with diabetes mellitus type 1 and 2
Patients with impaired balance of fluids and electrolytes
Patients on diuretics pills or corticosteroids or hypoglycemic tablets and Insulin.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Glucose Levels	120 minutes after the ingestion of the the carbohydrate and fat supplement	Blood glucose measurement
Sigstad's Questionnaire	2nd hour after the ingestion of the supplements	Dumping syndrome symptom associated questionnaire
Arts's Questionnaire	2nd hour after the ingestion of the supplements	Dumping syndrome symptom associated questionnaire

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method

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