Diet

I had my surgery (RXY) almost 6 years ago. In the last year, I have gained a lot of weight. At least 30 pounds. I have health issues. I want to know if anyone has any suggestions for me. Basically, I knew this was a tool going in and still haven't used it as such. I eat terribly. Today, I had two mochas. Usually, I have one mocha per day. I eat tons of carbs. I snack. I am extremely concerned and want to change my habits. I get very high blood sugar spike, followed by low blood sugar episodes. I do realize this sort of thing wreaks havoc on a persons' body. We are not meant to withstand these sort of fluctuations.

I've been advised by several doctors to eat a primal diet (for those that have not heard of that, the best way I can explain it is like paleo with dairy). I just have not been able to do eat the way I'm supposed to, and I have serious side effects as a result. For example, today I had a UA done. My glucose was 500. Yes, 500. Awhile later, when my blood sugar plummeted, they did a blood sugar test. It was 56. They gave me apple juice to get my blood sugars back up. It is like this for me almost daily, a rollercoaster of high and low glucose.

I guess I'm just wanting to connect with other people who are going through this, or have gone through this. I want to eat right. But, it's like the old days. I tru and I fail. Over and over. I cannot keep doing this. I need help. Thanks for reading.

Kallie

Well one good thing is you realize there's a problem & you want to take steps to solve it. Try posting in the rny forum to get more answers & join the back on track forum to get pointers on using your tool properly again., you'll be in good company. Good Luck!

Sounds like reactive hypoglycemia to me.  Your body is reacting to all the sugar and carbs and then crashing.  I deal with that, but my sugars never go that high!  You might try the group Back on Track Together.  They are helpful in losing.  My suggestion is cut out the sugar and carbs.