Anyone passing out?
I am Heather, and I had GBS 3+ years ago, and so did a close friend of mine. For the past few months my friend has been fainting very often. Her MD admitted her to the hospital to run a variety of tests, and everything came back normal and she was told that her symptoms are most likely phsycho-symtamatic and that she shoud seek counseling. Anyway she decided to call Dr. Scholtons office (not the same surgeon I had), and according to her they said that fainting happens often 2+ years out. Sje said that her surgeons office told her she will forever need to drink protien fortified liquids between meals, however I have never heard of that not to mention I have never experienced fainting. This friend is dear to my heart, however she is also a hypochondriac, and does have issues with mental illness. So my dear friends, has anyone else every heard that fainting can be related to the GBS? I am afraid my friend is in serious denial that her mind needs treatment, and not her body. She claims that her phsychiatrist said that their is no way she is phsycho-symatic, however I and several others do. The sooner she accepts this, I believe she will be less stressed, and more likely to get the treatment she needs to resolve this. I just want to again ask if anyone else has heard of this because I never have, and maybe its just because it never happened to me. I want to help my friend, however this just seems so bizzare! I appreciate any feedback you have to offer.
Thanks - Heather
I nearly passed out several times in the first few months after I had my RNY. I wasn't eating often enough, therefore my blood sugar dropped and I nearly blacked out. Also, if your blood pressure is low this can lead to fainting.
My surgeon told me that I'd have to use protein supplements the rest of my life too.
Just because your friend has mental health issues doesn't necessarily mean this is all in her head. There could very well be a medical reason for her problems, as there was with mine. I know that she's further out from surgery than I am, but she could still be having similar issues to what I've had in the past. Fainting (or nearly fainting) can be a sign of a significant health problem. If I were your friend, I'd consult another physician who might be more willing to take her seriously. This is nothing to mess around with, and I'd recommend that she aggressively seeks help ASAP. (Perhaps she needs a complete blood work up? That could possibly reveal a lot.)
My surgeon told me that I'd have to use protein supplements the rest of my life too.
Just because your friend has mental health issues doesn't necessarily mean this is all in her head. There could very well be a medical reason for her problems, as there was with mine. I know that she's further out from surgery than I am, but she could still be having similar issues to what I've had in the past. Fainting (or nearly fainting) can be a sign of a significant health problem. If I were your friend, I'd consult another physician who might be more willing to take her seriously. This is nothing to mess around with, and I'd recommend that she aggressively seeks help ASAP. (Perhaps she needs a complete blood work up? That could possibly reveal a lot.)
Heather,
I am 5 years post-op and for the first few months after my RYN, I passed out a few times, once I was in a mall trying on clothes and the room went "gray" I started to sweat and that was the end of me. Went to the doctor and he said, I need to eat more protein. I was walking in Hudson (at the time), now Macys and all I saw was the room closing in on me, it was the worst feeling. My doc also said I could be having some kind of "panic attack". He started me on Tenormin and I have ben fine ever since, Once I was in the car driving and that could have been really bad if I didn't have the brains to pull over. Be careful.... make sure your blood sugar is ok and you eat and drink enough.
Best of luck,
Robin
My mom had gastric bypass and had this problem. Anytime her weight gets in a lower range (for her it was low - not by docs standards) she would stand up and then either hold onto something or just fall over. She'd be fine within 30 seconds. This happened frequently and as she put on some weight it stopped. Then she lost some weight and it started happening again. Then she gained some and it went away again. ;) So I think it is related to how much protein you get. She didn't monitor her protein and I'm sure she wasn't taking in as much as she needed.
Good luck!
Patty
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