Question:
I am having trouble staying awake after I eat

I am 25 years old and had my WLS in January of 2002. I started at 274 and am now 155-159. I am 5'4". I have PCOS and have been on 1000 mg of glucophage 2x a day for the last year or so. Lately, I get extremly tired after I eat. I can barely keep my head up. Last Friday I had to go home from work with severe nausia and couldnt stay awake. I was wondering if anyone else had felt like this. I have had no other problems with my WLS.    — Heidi B. (posted on October 20, 2003)

October 20, 2003
I have this problem if I have to many carbohydrates.
   — Danmark

October 20, 2003
I get that way too when I have too many carbs. I also get that weird, sleepy feeling when my blood sugar drops low. Cut out the carbs and if you still get this way, see your doc. Good luck. ~Sidney~ Open RNY 10-23-02 down 120+
   — Siddy I.

October 20, 2003
I have a little problem with sleepiness too. I think mine is from too much carbs. I just had a bake potato and I'm looking for a bed as I type. I think it's kind of trial and error type of thing. Hang in there!
   — dthegreat

October 20, 2003
The only time I have problems like that is if I've eaten too much or have a mild dumping session. If I eat something with too much sugar (even natural) I will get so sleepy I can't hold my head up. If I can lie down for a few minutes I'm ok. You might pay attention to what you are eating when this happens.
   — Patty_Butler

October 20, 2003
Heidi, Maybe you should see your doctor about your dosage of glucophage. With the change in your diet and the amount of weight you have lost, your body may be signaling that it's time for a change.
   — Pamela B.

October 21, 2003
I want to thank you all for your answers and let you know I have called my endocriologist and they lowered to dose of Glucophage to 500mg 2x daily. My surgeon is also sending me a lab slip to get my labs done. Thanks! - Original poster
   — Heidi B.