LOW BLOOD SUGAR

Is anyone having a problem with low blood sugar? This started about 6 months ago once in awhile. Now it is happening more often. I have a doctors appointment today, so maybe he can tell me why this is happening. Thanks Carol

Hi Carol, I've been experiencing this alot lately too. It's kind of hypoglycemic reaction, don't you think? Only from my own experience, when my eatting is clean and at regular intervals, I feel fine. If I mess up and eat wrong though, look out! If I don't eat for long periods of time, or if I eat something wrong and forget about it, then go to bed, I wake up shaky, feel like passing out, sweaty, terrible. Checked my blood sugar a few times with my Mom's kit and it was down to 50 or so when I feel that way. Be careful. I had this surgery to avoid getting diabetes like my parents and brother, but looks like I could head that way really easy if I'm not really careful. Take care and good luck!! Kelly

It is a very common side effect of the gastric surgery. I was just talking with my cousin about it yesterday (he's a dr.) and he said that b/cuz of our previous weight, our pancreas was putting out so much insulin that when we lost it all, it takes a good long while for it to even out. If you eat something (mine typically happens when I don't eat correctly, i.e. a lot of high sugar) wrong, your blood sugar shoots up and your pancreas puts out a tremendous amount of insulin, and then you bottom out. Mine has gotten as low as 42 -- which is dangerous and borderline diabetic stuppor (sp? close to diabetic coma). Be very careful and try not to let it happen too often, make note of what you have eaten when it happens. Hope that info helps!!! ~~emily

Emily..... you're gorgeous! Just saw your new pix! WOW, mama....you look fantastic! paula

Paula, you are so sweet!!! Thanks! I feel great and just can't wait to have the remainder of my plastic surgery complete. It will probably be in late September when that happens, but hey! It will happen! Thanks again! ~~emily

I've noticed that when I eat wrong that happens. when I stay on schedule and eat right I'm alright. Strange huh? Can't wait to hear what your doctor says. I forgot to ask mine. Koukla 338/ 176

Im wondering if thats what is happening with me. I have been so tired and shaky and sweaty fr the last couple of weeks. To the point it takes all my energy to just breathe it seems. I went to the ER, and they checked blood for thyroid, potassium, and iron levels and all was fine. But I didnt think about low blood sugar. I have noticed when I eat right, I feel better, so maybe thats the problem. Im detoxing from sugar and carbs right now, and feel pretty good, so we shall see. Thanks for the post, it enlightened me! Blessings betsy