hypoglycemia

January 2, 2003

Hi all,

I had my bypass 17 months ago and have lost 160 lbs. Now I am

having symptoms of hypoglycemia. ( I will have my sugar levels tested

next week). It was kind of unnerving to hear that so many people

have this as a side effect. Any words of advice on diet for me to

help me to start feeling better? I am shaky and light headed. (want

to faint) Occasionally I get ditzy/dissorietated (more than normal).

To my knowledge I had no problems with hypoglycemia before surgery.

Any info you could give me would be Greatly appreciated! Jody in

Illinois

January 2, 2003

Jody, we recently discussed this like within the last month. Most of us

have determined that keeping peanut butter and crackers or cheese and

crackers handy for those times when we are lightheaded helps. I have

also determined that if I eat smaller meals all day it also helps. One

thing I try to do is a little protein before bed. It not only curbs the

hunger at night but also keeps the lightheadedness to a minimum in the

morning.

Lori Owen - Denton, Texas

CHF 4/14/01 479 lbs.

SRVG 7/16/01 401 lbs.

Current Weight 302 lbs.

Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce

On Thu, 02 Jan 2003 19:37:15 -0000 " jmdbinkee jmdbinky@...> "

jmdbinky@...> writes:

> Hi all,

> I had my bypass 17 months ago and have lost 160 lbs. Now I am

> having symptoms of hypoglycemia. ( I will have my sugar levels tested

> next week). It was kind of unnerving to hear that so many people

> have this as a side effect. Any words of advice on diet for me to

> help me to start feeling better? I am shaky and light headed. (want

> to faint) Occasionally I get ditzy/dissorietated (more than normal).

> To my knowledge I had no problems with hypoglycemia before surgery.

> Any info you could give me would be Greatly appreciated! Jody in

> Illinois

January 2, 2003

I do a protein shake about every two hours. Seems to keep me level for the

most part. The doc calls it reactive hypoglycemia and is common for post

bypass patients. I did have this problem before the surgery, so don't know

if it has made it worse..or the status is quo. Anyway, you may want to carry

something with you...like peanut butter crackers..in the event of a meltdown

when you are driving or doing something that could be dangerous not having a

full nourished brain available to you. Then, get in a protein shake as soon

as possible after that. Just my .02 cents worth.

Regards~

Jacque

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