Low Blood Sugar

I had a very rough weekend. On Saturday, I was very light headed, dizzy, headache, and sweats. I almost fell while coming out of the grocery store, and then again at home trying to get something out of the fridge. Luckily my Mother in law lives with us and is diabetic. She wanted me to test my blood sugar. Low and behold, at 11 am, after having OJ with my meds, Breakfast and a snack, my blood sugar level was only 80. It should run between 90 and 120 first in the morning. I went and seen my GP yesterday. I have hypoglycemia, which is low blood sugar. He thinks it is a side affect from the surgery and wants me to follow up with my surgeon, which I will on Thursday. They think it is from consuming a large amount of sugars before sugery, and now the significant drop in sugars consumed is making my blood sugar drop way low. He thinks in time, my body will adjust itself. In the meantime, he wants me to eat 8-9 times a day - same amount of food, but break it down more. He wants me also to consume 20 gr of protien before I work out and 20 grams after I work out. Maybe my surgeon will have something different Thursday. I will keep everyone advised, just in case you have the same issues. Pam

Yeah keep us posted. I hope you're feeling better soon! ~Michelle

I've heard of this as a problem but usually when folks are futher out than you (us!). Please do keep us posted, sounds like your PCP is on top of things. I was a HUGE (in more ways than one) sweet eater too so I've been very concerned about this. take care of yourself!

so I'm guessing that not everyone was on a pre-surgery diet?

oh yes keep us updated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks everyone, yesterday was a better day, and tomorrow is off to see my surgeon.