Hi I was just letting you know that you are not alone out there in the world of hypoglycemia...  I am exactly one year out of rny and I am suffering with it so bad I chose to stop eating complety!  My doctor has set me up with a blood glucose monitor, and a journal, and guidelines of acceptable blood glucose levels at certain times post eating.  She is at a loss of what to do because I am so senitive to anything that it is hard to find anything to eat that doesnt make me crash!  She is contacting specialists, and is concerned because she said extreme cases are resolved by a removal of part of the pancreas!  If you come across a solution, or even an idea, could you please pass it on to me, cause I need help too!


Thanx

I have not had bariatric surgery (yet). Still waiting on approval and doing rather poorly in the programme. After twelve years of struggling with diabetes I was put on Victoza by the endo doc at the intiative of the dietitican at the Windsor assessment centre. After only one week I'm convinced it's nothing short of a miracle drug. My voracious appetite has been suppressed. Blood sugars are finally in the single digits (Canadian measure). "Twilight Syndrome" is under control and I wake up with normal blood sugar readings finally. And I'm losing weight hand over fist.

Side effects? Mid-afternoon has been bringing a bit of upset stomach but I am banking on this receding over time. The payoff is worth it.

Liz,

Thanks so much for the detailed information. I just need to figure out the next step. I personally know several people who have had the RNY and do not share this issue. I am glad to have a name to it and hopefully will be able to defeat it soon.

Kelly

I would definitely consult with doctor. I would not reduce basals personaly from 5.5 to 1.5 just on the pre op diet alone. I did reduce it to 80% off during presurgical diet, and then when i was post op, had basal plans set at reductions. I quickly went down. So from using 140 units daily pre op, I'm now a year and a half plus I use about 65 early post op I was down to 35daily. I had these changes written in a note book, so family members and doctors could relay the information when I was medicated.

Good luck see that your surgery date is tomorrow.

You must frequently test your blood sugars. I was about at your basal and dropped it in 1/2. If you check your blood sugar and don't eat for 4 hours and your sugar remains the same your basal is set right. Bolus for meals very accurately, check the carbs on your drinks!. Good luck. I did great but was scared like you and not getting much guidance.