Hi Shannon: I was trying to find out from OH how to get to my Support group and we finally figured out the problem and that was the delay and I apologize...gliches!

type in  www.obesityhelp.com/group/patricia''shope and you will get there blog me... Thanks Patricia

Hello,
  I had surgery 3 1/2 years ago and lost weight.  I only had "dumping" when I ate pancakes at a pancake house and when I ate icing of a certain cake made by a local grocery store.  Otherwise I was able to eat anything in small amounts and I was fine until the last 8 mos.  I have been trying to find info on this but it is almost non existent.  I have begun to have very low blood sugar(as per symptoms and measured on a meter) and then my blood sugar can go as high as 300 with symptoms also (nauseous and vomiting etc). 
  It is a very difficult problem for me as I can only eat so much, never have hunger pains and I am allergic to soy (this predates the gastric bypass) and seem to have developed an allergy to wheat. Most protein supplements are soy or whey so I can't use them.  I had the surgery so I could have bi -lateral hip replacements and I have had surgery twice for severe spinal stenosis so my mobility is limited.  I am disabled so my income is also limited and I can no longer go to the physical therapist or to other doctors my family doctor wants me to go to because of co-pays.  
  There is very little help after the surgery-I even had two bowel blockages and had two emergency surgeries but I never saw the doctor after them, just the nurse practitioner. I worry about what the highs and lows of the blood sugar is doing to me but I can only try and control it with diet which is effective most of the time.  I even ended up in the emergency room once as they took my symptoms for a stroke and the emrgency room doctor didn't seem to be the least concerned about this low/high blood sugar and didn't even know it could be related to the bypass.  If anyone has any info or new sites to go to please let me know.  This has become a real problem and I think the bypass surgeons need to be more aware of it and help patients deal with it and take more interest in their patients after they have gotten the fees for the surgery. Debbie Adams

Please check the PA Support Group Section and look for Patricia's HOPE and we can chat there....Patricia

hi.  I would love to share stories.  Where can I find your support group page?

Shannon

My name is Paticia Patton and OH has asked me to start an online support group for complications. As a weight loss surgery patient since April 23, 2007 I have endured nothing but continous complications that have left me with the ability to only eat small bites per meal and maybe get 40 ounces of fluid down daily. I have had a feeding tube for almost one year.I have endured 7 additional surgeries to try and correct my problem, 7 endoscopies and to match that 7 upper GI's. And if that isn't enough I have had 10 admissions to the hospital. In spite of all this I can say these past 16 months have been a blessing and everyday I am filled with a renewed HOPE and I want to share that with you...Now, know this I know the feeling of despair and discouragement and I have felt that at times I could die ( that was literal and true at least 2x) and physically I could barely lift my head up or grab a pencil ...those were the darkest and scariest of times..I had unbelieveable pain and I know that as well. I am asking you to try the new OH Support Group. I promise to be encouraging and answer your concerns. I also happen to be a nurse...so I understand the pathphysiology of all of this...please join me...I have read so many of your stories and my heart breaks with you...Look under Support Groups in PA. The Online one is called Patricia's HOPE! I also am a certified support group leader so I see the positive sides of this surgery as well...Please join me...Patricia