I spiked so high in the hospital they were injecting insulin every 4 hours.  I was totally shocked then when they gave me my discharge orders which said I didn't need to take any meds.  My readings for the first couple months were still pretty high but slowly started coming down.  I'm thrilled to say the least.

I know, I hate having to stick myself multiple times a day. It's hard. But it's hopefully not forever!

I had fruit the other day and tested after an hour - shot me up to 166, so no good. I avoid most fruits (except strawberries - very low on the glycemic index, and I usually have them with some protein, never alone).

Sandie:  That is fantastic.  Doesn't it feel great to be off the meds?  Just more incentive to keep the weight off.  I have been off meds since surgery -- 3 months out--and my morning reading today was 86.  I was running around 156 in the AM when on meds.  My readings have been coming down steadily since surgery.  I will see my primary MD next month and am anxious to see  my A1C  reading.  I'm thankful for this surgery and the opportunities it provides for better health.

I pretty much know what spikes it, milk and bread.  I always have to test before because i take insulin on a sliding scale.  But I will add some after meals testing if it will help me get to where i need to be. 8 or 9 sticks a day  ugh.  Thanks.

Has anyone heard of weight loss surgery patients becoming hypoglycemic after surgery because of a tumor on the pancreas?
I am 1 year out and started having hypoglycemic episodes about 3 weeks ago.
I had pre-diabetes with my first child 11 years ago and had gestational diabetes with my 2nd child in 2007. I haven't had any problems blood sugar-wise since surgery and all of a sudden now I'm dipping down to 60-70 3 hours or so after meals and having to eat or drink something to bring it up again.
I wouldn't imagine that I have a tumor, but has anyone else had this problem and know why/what is causing it?
Thanks,
Tammy