Caffeine and reactive hypoglycemia
I vaguely remember reading/hearing that caffeine can make hypoglycemia worse. It has something to do with the caffeine increasing the rate at which glucose is metabolized and how insulin reacts. Some of the symptoms you describe sound like caffeine withdrawal too. Cutting down on caffeine won't hurt (well, it will, but only for a few days). Try substituing half decaf when you brew it up.
Did you have reactive hypoglycemia (RH) prior to your WL surgery? If so, your symptoms are likely exaggerated by your restrictive diet and new metabolism. As others suggested, try adding more protein to your meals/snacks. Also, you might consider getting a little more fat and fiber in your diet. Fat an fiber are digested more slowly, which allows insulin levels to remain more steady, preventing the rapid decrease in blood sugar (hypo-glycemia) you are experiencing.
I feel fortunate in that prior to surgery I experienced reactive hypoglycemia (quite miserably), but have had very few symptoms of it post-op. I attribute it to eating less sugar all at once and overall, and eating more protein and real whole foods like fruits and vegetables.
If RH is new to you, I tend to think it may be a result of your new metabolism and digestive configuration and you should discuss it with your doctor. The same dietary solutions may help, but medication to regulate your insulin levels may be more effective.
Good luck and let us know how you do.
Did you have reactive hypoglycemia (RH) prior to your WL surgery? If so, your symptoms are likely exaggerated by your restrictive diet and new metabolism. As others suggested, try adding more protein to your meals/snacks. Also, you might consider getting a little more fat and fiber in your diet. Fat an fiber are digested more slowly, which allows insulin levels to remain more steady, preventing the rapid decrease in blood sugar (hypo-glycemia) you are experiencing.
I feel fortunate in that prior to surgery I experienced reactive hypoglycemia (quite miserably), but have had very few symptoms of it post-op. I attribute it to eating less sugar all at once and overall, and eating more protein and real whole foods like fruits and vegetables.
If RH is new to you, I tend to think it may be a result of your new metabolism and digestive configuration and you should discuss it with your doctor. The same dietary solutions may help, but medication to regulate your insulin levels may be more effective.
Good luck and let us know how you do.
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