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Topic: Numbness and loss of movement in foot
HI.
I am 10 months post op and have dropped 180lbs. About a month ago, I noticed that my feet had gone from always freezing (post op) to I couldn't bend the RT foot towards my body. It started with the big toe and then within 2 weeks time, it was the entire foot. I went to the MD and did blood tests to see if I had vit B deficiencies. The results came back normal. I have been religious about taking my daily vitamins.
Tonight the numbess spread to the ankle. I couldnt bear weight. I literally took a step and fell to the ground. I immediately came home from where I was. I can walk short distances with a signifigant limp and the foot and ankle are very weak. I emailed my MD and will definitely get in to see her first thing Monday. However, I am wondering if anyone has ever heard of something like this?
I am wondering if its nerve damage? I have no idea but I am terrified I could becoming paralyzed in my RT leg. Any words of advice, wisdom, or knowledge on this topic is much appreciated!!
Thank you for reading my post!!!
Tandra
I am 10 months post op and have dropped 180lbs. About a month ago, I noticed that my feet had gone from always freezing (post op) to I couldn't bend the RT foot towards my body. It started with the big toe and then within 2 weeks time, it was the entire foot. I went to the MD and did blood tests to see if I had vit B deficiencies. The results came back normal. I have been religious about taking my daily vitamins.
Tonight the numbess spread to the ankle. I couldnt bear weight. I literally took a step and fell to the ground. I immediately came home from where I was. I can walk short distances with a signifigant limp and the foot and ankle are very weak. I emailed my MD and will definitely get in to see her first thing Monday. However, I am wondering if anyone has ever heard of something like this?
I am wondering if its nerve damage? I have no idea but I am terrified I could becoming paralyzed in my RT leg. Any words of advice, wisdom, or knowledge on this topic is much appreciated!!
Thank you for reading my post!!!
Tandra
Topic: Intestinal Spasms! Help pls
Hi Beautiful People!
My name is Jackie! It has been a little over a year since I had gastric bypass surgery. I couldn’t be more happy/excited about my new life! I went from a size 18 at 220 pounds to a size 2 at 134 pounds! Over the past month I have however been experiencing horrific abdominal pain. I just had an endoscopy last week and my doctor believes I am suffering from intestinal spasms. I can't even explain the intensity of the pain...its right in the center of my stomach above my belly button. The waves of pain are paralyzing and have really affected my life. I've had to leave work various times, so that I could go home and lay down. I was jus prescribed a type of muscle relaxer that works on calming the intestines. I have yet to try it, but am praying it works. In the mean time i've been prescribed vikes. I just hate having to lean on narcotics.
Has anyone else suffered from this in the past or experienced similar issues? Would love to know how you are copying. This has been a rough experience! Any advice you could provide would be GREATLY appreciated.
Love,
Jackie
My name is Jackie! It has been a little over a year since I had gastric bypass surgery. I couldn’t be more happy/excited about my new life! I went from a size 18 at 220 pounds to a size 2 at 134 pounds! Over the past month I have however been experiencing horrific abdominal pain. I just had an endoscopy last week and my doctor believes I am suffering from intestinal spasms. I can't even explain the intensity of the pain...its right in the center of my stomach above my belly button. The waves of pain are paralyzing and have really affected my life. I've had to leave work various times, so that I could go home and lay down. I was jus prescribed a type of muscle relaxer that works on calming the intestines. I have yet to try it, but am praying it works. In the mean time i've been prescribed vikes. I just hate having to lean on narcotics.
Has anyone else suffered from this in the past or experienced similar issues? Would love to know how you are copying. This has been a rough experience! Any advice you could provide would be GREATLY appreciated.
Love,
Jackie
Topic: RE: SEVERE Hypoglycemia
I have Reactive Hypoglycemia. I had every test I could. Mine attacks were so bad that I am have had 3-4 seizures over the last 3 years. I am on seizure meds now which control that, and I have my diet pretty regulated so I might cra****ime a week now...
when I do crash my family knows to make me 2 melted meat roll ups) slice of lunch meat with a piece of string cheese in the middle. Protein is the best fix for me.
I tried sugar and found that I could have a whole Hershey bar if I was crashing and it wouldn't make me dump so that almost became a treat, until I realized that I would crash again 2 hours later.
This is something I will probably always have, so now I just need to accept what triggers it and stay away....Good luck..
Kymber
when I do crash my family knows to make me 2 melted meat roll ups) slice of lunch meat with a piece of string cheese in the middle. Protein is the best fix for me.
I tried sugar and found that I could have a whole Hershey bar if I was crashing and it wouldn't make me dump so that almost became a treat, until I realized that I would crash again 2 hours later.
This is something I will probably always have, so now I just need to accept what triggers it and stay away....Good luck..
Kymber
Topic: burning?????
Hello all I am 1 yr oout and for over about 2 weeks now I have had heart burn like symptoms... except I dont eat anything that would give me heartburn. I feel pain burning, even bloating and heaviness in my pouch area ... I had the RNY on May 29 2009, But it has gotten so bad that it wakes me up in the middle of the night.. clearly not normal. I have very soft BMs so thats not an issue actually its more like dumping lately but I am concerned, I know I need to go to the Dr. Just wondering if anyone had any clues or Ideas of what might be happening????
thanks
Laurie ><>
thanks
Laurie ><>
Laurie
5'6" -- HW 279.9/SW 270.0/CW 221.0/DGW 170/MGW 130
5'6" -- HW 279.9/SW 270.0/CW 221.0/DGW 170/MGW 130
Topic: RE: SEVERE Hypoglycemia
I too have developed hypoglycemia since surgery (I'm 2 years out). Be sure to have it added to your medic alert bracelet as it can be quite serious. I also have the problem of eating and then my sugar levels dropping. This is because my body is producing too much insilin when sugar enters my body. I have to be careful about how much sugar goes into my body to begin with. I always keep sugar tablets with me, but first drink fruit juice when I feel an episode coming on. Natural sugars are easiest on the body.
Take note of what you've eaten when your sugar levels drop. Chances are you ate something with sugar in it. For me, it doesn't always result in dropping sugar levels, but when it does, it's very fast.
It happened to me at a bar one night when I was drinking a vodka cooler. People just figured I was drunk, but my sugar levels were dropping so rapidly that I could barely walk. Luckily, one of my friends with me knew what was happening and gave me a sugar tablet. I was fine within 15 minutes. It IS scary though!!
Take note of what you've eaten when your sugar levels drop. Chances are you ate something with sugar in it. For me, it doesn't always result in dropping sugar levels, but when it does, it's very fast.
It happened to me at a bar one night when I was drinking a vodka cooler. People just figured I was drunk, but my sugar levels were dropping so rapidly that I could barely walk. Luckily, one of my friends with me knew what was happening and gave me a sugar tablet. I was fine within 15 minutes. It IS scary though!!
Topic: RE: hair loss
Nioxin?
I didn't lose any hair or not that I noticed with the lap band but I lost tons with the gastric bypass. They also said that anesthesia and all the medication may have contributed. (I had to have my suture line reinforced when it came apart and I had the perforated bowel) My hair is fine anyway. I went to Fantastic Sams and got lucky because the girl I use there volunteers for people with cancer that lose their hair due to chemo/radiation. She cut my hair fairly short and recommended I use Nioxin products because they help your scalp and can aid in the hair growing back. They had travel kits on sale so I bought one to try. I'm eight months out and it's still coming out a little and not growing back that much but I had the added trauma of the stroke and the infections. I know, I know, what is a girl that had all that happen and is half blind doing worrying about her hair? We can't help be girls, can we? Anyone have problems with your nails? Mine got a big ridge and then started peeling off from a little above the cuticle. - it was kind of painful - I wore band aids around them half of the time I was in the nursing home so they wouldn't catch on something. . They are growing out but are still very soft
I'd like to know if anyone has any good suggestions for the hair problem. I'm taking y vitamins and drinking those nasty Isopures.
I didn't lose any hair or not that I noticed with the lap band but I lost tons with the gastric bypass. They also said that anesthesia and all the medication may have contributed. (I had to have my suture line reinforced when it came apart and I had the perforated bowel) My hair is fine anyway. I went to Fantastic Sams and got lucky because the girl I use there volunteers for people with cancer that lose their hair due to chemo/radiation. She cut my hair fairly short and recommended I use Nioxin products because they help your scalp and can aid in the hair growing back. They had travel kits on sale so I bought one to try. I'm eight months out and it's still coming out a little and not growing back that much but I had the added trauma of the stroke and the infections. I know, I know, what is a girl that had all that happen and is half blind doing worrying about her hair? We can't help be girls, can we? Anyone have problems with your nails? Mine got a big ridge and then started peeling off from a little above the cuticle. - it was kind of painful - I wore band aids around them half of the time I was in the nursing home so they wouldn't catch on something. . They are growing out but are still very soft
I'd like to know if anyone has any good suggestions for the hair problem. I'm taking y vitamins and drinking those nasty Isopures.
Topic: RE: SEVERE Hypoglycemia
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG
There are hundreds of files in the archives here. This list has existed since 1999, so many of us are 10+ years out.
Look up: nesidioblastosis
One of the things ppl do is try to correct the crash with sugar, which just repeats the cycle. The ASMBS is catching onto this, since the first few studies concluded that: it's always the patient's fault.
Oh yeah, my fave reports. Blame the victim.
there are more studies showing the physiology today, but in the meantime, we've had to figure out how to treat ourselves. I *personallY* do not want to know if my pancreas has increased its size. That scares me.
I just avoid the triggers (which I finally realized were potatoes and bread) and treat with peanut butter crackers.
There are hundreds of files in the archives here. This list has existed since 1999, so many of us are 10+ years out.
Look up: nesidioblastosis
One of the things ppl do is try to correct the crash with sugar, which just repeats the cycle. The ASMBS is catching onto this, since the first few studies concluded that: it's always the patient's fault.
Oh yeah, my fave reports. Blame the victim.
there are more studies showing the physiology today, but in the meantime, we've had to figure out how to treat ourselves. I *personallY* do not want to know if my pancreas has increased its size. That scares me.
I just avoid the triggers (which I finally realized were potatoes and bread) and treat with peanut butter crackers.
Michelle
RNY, distal, 10/5/94
P.S. My year + long absence has NOTHING to do with my WLS, or my type of WLS. See my profile.
Topic: RE: SEVERE Hypoglycemia
I have a question have you had your plessuretaken when you have these episodes. Can get checked in any pharmacy free and also you can puurchase one fairly inexpensively for about $20 and it is also ok to get one that is taken on the wrist for better ease. The other thing would be to have your sugar levels checked in these episodes. If your doctor suspect hypogycemia episodes than insurance should cover the cost for the glucose monitor, lancets, and strips for machine.
Some of the symtoms are similar to low blood pressure which can be brought about by vitamin deficiencies.
I would suggest see doctor, or if having an episode goto ER to be evaluated so that it is documented and physician will not think it is in your head scenario.
With me I have episodes of low blood pressure due to my many deficiencies, I need to lie down sip on some water do reaxation techniques, guided imagry ect to help but mostly it passes on own.
Low blood pressure can also be brought on by dehydration, it does not need to be severe but in mild cases it can happen.
GL
Some of the symtoms are similar to low blood pressure which can be brought about by vitamin deficiencies.
I would suggest see doctor, or if having an episode goto ER to be evaluated so that it is documented and physician will not think it is in your head scenario.
With me I have episodes of low blood pressure due to my many deficiencies, I need to lie down sip on some water do reaxation techniques, guided imagry ect to help but mostly it passes on own.
Low blood pressure can also be brought on by dehydration, it does not need to be severe but in mild cases it can happen.
GL
Topic: RE: SEVERE Hypoglycemia
HI Sarah,
Post your question on the main forums and the RYN forums. many people will suggest or give you some tips. You would get many responses. I hope it helps you. Hugs and prayers!
Nadia
Post your question on the main forums and the RYN forums. many people will suggest or give you some tips. You would get many responses. I hope it helps you. Hugs and prayers!
Nadia
babyface1
on 8/18/10 9:18 am
on 8/18/10 9:18 am
Topic: RE: SEVERE Hypoglycemia
Ok firstly, eat every two to three hours have your scheduled normal meals and incorporate snacks, always have equal amounts of fat,carbs and protein in all your meals and snacks that should keep your blood sugars steady without giving you a dip into hypo also dont leave the house without some sort of snack with you. stay away from sugars and refined carbs as they will put you into hypos also just stick to the complex carbs.
hope this helps
hope this helps
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