Question:
feel hot during/after meals
I had my RNY in 12/05 and have maintained my 105 lb weight loss (give or take 5 lbs) since. For the last couple of months I've been experiencing an unusual symptom and I don't know if it's related to surgery, but since it's food related I have to consider that it might be. During and after most meals I'm breaking out into a sweat and am uncomfortably warm. It passes after 20 min or so. Has anyone else had this happen? Any clues what might be going on? — blues-singer (posted on March 10, 2008)
March 10, 2008
first thing that comes to my mind, is sugar level; do you have any way of
checking that? i dont mean to imply that you are diabetic, but you could
be having some low sugar or high sugar issues.
— dessary316
March 10, 2008
This is a sign of dumping. You either eating too much or too many carbs or
sugars. dont forget carbs turn into sugar. It happens to me. I eat too much
or something I shouldnt and 20 min. to a 1/2 hr later I am hot and sweaty
and feel like crap. Eat slower. I swear once you have gastric bypass you
never get to eat a full complete hot meal.But I would rather be skinny.
— Joanc
March 10, 2008
I am diabetic, although well under control. I haven't checked specifically
during the overheating, but will do that to rule it out.
I've had dumping prior and this feels different to me. Furthermore, it
doesn't seem to be related to the content or quantity of what I'm eating at
all. It's happened with just bacon and eggs - almost carb-free.
— blues-singer
March 10, 2008
I am 4 1/2 years post op and that happens to me sometimes. Mostly in the
morning after I eat or if I eat something that causes the dumping.
— Carlyn M.
March 10, 2008
I'M A FAST EATER ALWAYS HAVE BEEN AND I KNOW THE HOT FLASHES FROM EATING TO
FAST ARE DIFFERENT FROM
SUGAR RELATED HOT FLASHES. MY SUGAR IS FINE DURING THESE TIMES.
— cokiejo
March 10, 2008
Low blood sugar give that feeling, but if it is after a meal and since you
had an RNY it sounds like Dumping from too much sugar or fat. Are you
eating something with a lot of sugar in it?
— William (Bill) wmil
March 10, 2008
I had surgery in Sept 06...I have the same thing...It is not related to
carbs. it is after anything I eat...even all protein... I have the same
thing...I was going to post the same question... I can't figure it out... I
have had dumping and this is not the normal sugar or carb dumping...I do
tend to eat fast, so it may be related to that like one of the posts said
but I am also stumped...
— Debbie B.
March 10, 2008
I can relate to that. But I have realized what it is that triggers this,
be aware of what your eating and how often. Waiting too long brings your
blood sugar way down and the minute you eat, it skyrockets. Another thing
could be your sugar intake. Even some starchy veggies have too much sugar
and carbs, some fruits and ALL junk food. Just be aware of what is
triggering this. Keep a journal, it could help.
— bariatricdivalatina
March 10, 2008
This is called "Dumping" and, yes, it is a side affect from the
surgery. You are eating portions that are too big for you and/or there is
too much of a sugar/starch content in the foods you are eating. The bad
news is you will have to contend with this for the rest of your life. I am
7 years post-op and still suffer from "dumping" from time to
time. I usually do not feel good till I take a quick nap. If you have any
further questions please do not hesitate to contact me at
[email protected] I am always willing to answer any and all questions.
Not only do I have knowledge from my surgery but I also have knowledge from
my mother, my brother and my aunt. We have all had the surgery and some of
us suffer from some things and some of us don't. So chances are if it
hasn't happened to me than I know about it because of them.
— Kelly T.
March 11, 2008
Although rare, it is possible that your hot spells are attributable to a
circulatory issue (arteries serving the pouch and intestines can be clogged
like arteries leading to the heart) or could be a sign of a fistula. If
your doctor hasn't suggested it already, gently suggest if he wouldn't want
to perform a CT scan of your abdomen.
— SteveColarossi
March 11, 2008
Thanks for posting this question, I was having the same problem. I thought
it was 'dumping', but sometimes I just get these hot flashes w/o the tired
sluggish feeling. Sometimes when I drink coffee I notice the hot flashes
immediately, and I have to turn a fan on. It also happens when I eat
certain foods or eat too fast. Thanks for all the information also.
Lynette
— NoPockets
March 11, 2008
Hi, I too have this happen. It happens to me every time I eat. No matter
what the food. I can have tuna only and get these hot flashes. My doctor
said he doesn't understand why. I have dumped on sugars and starches and
this feels the same except with true dumping I get so sleepy and ill
feeling but this is just uncomfortably hot.
Robin
— greenrobinson
March 12, 2008
You might be eating those things that have too much sugar in them. Have
you expereinced dumping syndrome yet? If that is not the case, have your
blood drawn to see where you are deficit and go from there. Your doctor
should be able to read it and tell you something from the results. Good
Luck
— Sammi G.
March 12, 2008
I didn't have this happen for atleast the first year and now if I have too
much sugar or something high in fat, especially ice cream, I get hot and
sweaty and sick to my stomach for about a half hour.
— jengriggs01
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