Shakes, Dizziness, Passing out oh my!

HolliBeth1
on 12/29/07 2:43 am - Millbrook, AL

Okay...so I am 16 months out, 127 pounds down and otherwise doing and feeling great! BUT......I get the shakes, my hands start shaking & then I get a little dizzy and feel like I NEED MEAT NOW!!! So I start cramming meat and cheese or sometimes a big gulp of orange juice! Am I the only one? I have not actually passed out, but feel like I have come mighty close! Is this my sugar dropping or my blood pressure or what? I feel like a baby who has to eat every two hours no matter what and always have a snack near by! Anyone else doing this? Holli

Highest~ 267/ Surgery~ 253/Current~133/ GOAL 130
August 31, 2006 ~ Gastric Bypass~December 19, 2008 ~Tuck with muscle repair~December 16, 2009 ~ Tummy Tuck revision (loosened skin as a result of stretch marks), Mons reduction, Mini Inner Thigh Lift, BL/BA to Full C from AA :)~December 18, 2013 ~ Butt Lift and brachioplasty~Completed by Dr. Wang-Ashraf at Artisan Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia.
"No day, but today", RENT...Johnathan Larson

poodlelover
on 12/29/07 3:08 am - Oak Ridge, TN

RNY on 05/04/04

Holli, I too get this way...Mine just began...Part of this was from iron deficiency anemia which is now under control but I still get this from time to time. Like you I wonder if it's not my sugar because it stops when I eat something sweet or drink oj. I hope you get some answers as I too would like to learn what is causing this. Blessings, Alicia

HolliBeth1
on 12/29/07 4:58 am - Millbrook, AL

RNY on 08/31/06

I did get lacks on my vitamins for a while. Just ordered vitamins, iron and B12 from Bariatric Advantage. Maybe that will help~ Holli

Highest~ 267/ Surgery~ 253/Current~133/ GOAL 130
August 31, 2006 ~ Gastric Bypass~December 19, 2008 ~Tuck with muscle repair~December 16, 2009 ~ Tummy Tuck revision (loosened skin as a result of stretch marks), Mons reduction, Mini Inner Thigh Lift, BL/BA to Full C from AA :)~December 18, 2013 ~ Butt Lift and brachioplasty~Completed by Dr. Wang-Ashraf at Artisan Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia.
"No day, but today", RENT...Johnathan Larson

poodlelover
on 12/29/07 7:49 am - Oak Ridge, TN

RNY on 05/04/04

Holli, I also get the shakes, dizziness, etc about 20-30 min after eating...Why? I can't say I just know that if I eat something with high sugar or drink some oj it goes away...I'm assuming it's a blood sugar spike then sudden drop. As I said I don't know but would interested in finding out why. As for vitamins I take FeSol iron 65 mg twice a day, 5000 mg biotin daily, Calcium daily, Building blocks multivitamins daily, B-12 daily, and glucosamine daily. The only perscription drugs I take is Singulair and albuterol inhaler. I highly encourage you to begin taking your vitamins daily. This will increase your energy level, make you feel better and may even subside the effects you are feeling. Any hoot....LOL This is my 2 cents. Blessings, Alicia

L M
on 12/29/07 12:13 pm - MS

RNY on 08/05/02

This sounds like reactive hypoglycemia. I started getting it when I was about 18 months post RNY. I was at goal weight and at the time was exhausted and not eating healthy. It came on me very fast as I was laying in bed about 1.5 hrs after a high carb meal (pizza and pie). I only had time to say I don't feel good, then I was sweaty and incoherent. The EMT started an IV and checked my blood sugar. It was 30. It has happened a few more times but I recognize the signs and hurry and eat. It is pretty common post RNY from what I hear on here and I have read medical article's about it. In severe cases people have had partial pancreas removals and other treatments.

HolliBeth1
on 12/29/07 10:59 pm, edited 12/29/07 10:59 pm - Millbrook, AL

RNY on 08/31/06

Thank! That makes total sense! This all did not start until I reached my goal and began trying more "new" foods...more carbs! Thanks, Holli

Highest~ 267/ Surgery~ 253/Current~133/ GOAL 130
August 31, 2006 ~ Gastric Bypass~December 19, 2008 ~Tuck with muscle repair~December 16, 2009 ~ Tummy Tuck revision (loosened skin as a result of stretch marks), Mons reduction, Mini Inner Thigh Lift, BL/BA to Full C from AA :)~December 18, 2013 ~ Butt Lift and brachioplasty~Completed by Dr. Wang-Ashraf at Artisan Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia.
"No day, but today", RENT...Johnathan Larson

Patti C.
on 12/29/07 2:44 pm - Bel Air, MD

RNY on 09/27/05

WHAT I eat will determine if I get the shakes and dizziness. I had several occasions with that happening and really worked hard to figure out what it was that was causing it. For some it is white bread or sugar; for me it was watermelon. Granted, I was eating A LOT of watermelon at the time...once I cut back, the shakes and dizziness were gone. Good luck to you! Patti

HolliBeth1
on 12/29/07 11:01 pm - Millbrook, AL

RNY on 08/31/06

Thank you! It really helps getting so much feedbeck about this! For a mintue I was like "what if something is going wrong"! So thank you~ Holli

Highest~ 267/ Surgery~ 253/Current~133/ GOAL 130
August 31, 2006 ~ Gastric Bypass~December 19, 2008 ~Tuck with muscle repair~December 16, 2009 ~ Tummy Tuck revision (loosened skin as a result of stretch marks), Mons reduction, Mini Inner Thigh Lift, BL/BA to Full C from AA :)~December 18, 2013 ~ Butt Lift and brachioplasty~Completed by Dr. Wang-Ashraf at Artisan Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia.
"No day, but today", RENT...Johnathan Larson

jtsmom02
on 12/29/07 10:41 pm - Mineola, TX

RNY on 09/09/03

You might also check your thyroid. I've had some trouble with mine being overactive and have similar symptoms. Laina

HolliBeth1
on 12/29/07 11:02 pm - Millbrook, AL

RNY on 08/31/06

First of the year, my goal is to get a full work up done to see what is going on! Thank you so much for your input~ Holli

Highest~ 267/ Surgery~ 253/Current~133/ GOAL 130
August 31, 2006 ~ Gastric Bypass~December 19, 2008 ~Tuck with muscle repair~December 16, 2009 ~ Tummy Tuck revision (loosened skin as a result of stretch marks), Mons reduction, Mini Inner Thigh Lift, BL/BA to Full C from AA :)~December 18, 2013 ~ Butt Lift and brachioplasty~Completed by Dr. Wang-Ashraf at Artisan Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia.
"No day, but today", RENT...Johnathan Larson

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