Question:
Any other long term post ops experiencing hypoglycemia

In the last few months I have started to gain weight. I had surgery 10/17/01 and lost down to 145. Now I weigh 169 and am having severe bouts of hypoglycemia. I lost my weight in about 8 months and remained stable after that for over 2 years. I could literally eat anything I wanted (within reason) with no reaction or weight gain. Suddenly, I started gaining weight and having these odd spells that I now know are hypoglycemia. Any Ideas as to why this came about suddenly and with the weight gain. I seem to have these hypos regardless of what I eat and when.    — cindy Q. (posted on February 24, 2005)

February 24, 2005
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG I pasted the link first, but many of us see the reactive hypoglycemia after about 2 yrs. There are things that seem to help control it and pull us out of it (carb + protein, never either alone), but no actual cure for it. Still, you can certainly ask on that list which is for people who are 1+ yrs out to post, but anyone can lurk.
   — vitalady

February 24, 2005
My friend who is 2 yrs post op started have the hypoglycemic attacks and the doctor found out it was because she cut way back on her protien, she now drinks her protien like she should and don't have the attacks anymore.
   — slpyeyed

February 24, 2005
I have found that pedelite for Children helps me with this, I fell so much better , and not run down all the time. I get the unflavored and add one Crystal light lemonade to it and I drink about 1 cup a day. Good Luck, Connie
   — CONNIE L.

February 25, 2005
Hi, I too get bouts of what i call "sugar attacks" which is technically a hypoglycemic reaction. I had my first attack about 6mos to 1 year out. I am now nearing 3yrs out. For a time, I would have them about once a month for a course of 4-6months. I would just try not to wait so long between eating and try to eat a little bit of sugar daily, but not alot. I noticed that sometimes if i have had too much sugar during the day, an attack comes on. My mother has hypoglycemia, so i figured adter the surgery, i just fell into it too. But the difference in eating habits etc... could cause this too, like the other posters stated. Good Luck
   — Sunny4x4chick

February 25, 2005
I am 2 years out and lost 130lbs, and I started having hypoglycemia right after surgery. When I go more than 4 hours without eating, I get into trouble.. My solution for this problem is eating every 3-4 hours, a high protein mini meal like cheese or nuts chicken leg, or protein drink..even when I am sleeping I wake up to eat or drink something and I allways have protein bars with me in case...this really takes care of the problem with hypoglycemia..
   — Edie C.

April 5, 2005
I am now 3 years out and have gained back 11 lbs, I too now have hypoglycemia. Its horrible, my blood sugar has dipped as low as 39!!! I have started experiancing massive leg cramps as well! My sollution has been to carry glucose tablets in my purse and make sure I eat every so often. Good luck!
   — Libby N.

August 1, 2005
I could be the exact same person making this post however I think I have found the answer. It is called nesidioblastosis. Caused by roux-n-y surgery only, it is not dumping syndrom and can be down right debilitating.It is a hyperfunctioning of the beta insulin cells. To check all you need is a pancreatic ultrasound. For more info..see www.medpagetoday.com/gastroenterology/pancreaticdiseases/tb/1399 article entitled "Rare complication leaves gastric bypass patients almost disabled" Good luck all...
   — Laurie L.

June 7, 2006
Boy- I wish someone could come up with something better than eat,eat,eat! I am 2 years post op and just now having severe symptoms of hypoglycemia. All my doctor can come up with is for me to eat constantly - as my attacks are sporadic throughout the day- if anyone can figure or has figured something better out could you let me know?! Im gaining weight quickly- even eating healthy- because she is having me "graze" all day- 6 small meals plus 3 snacks! HELP!!!
   — Angela8406

October 25, 2009
The hypoglycemia could be the fact that you are eating too many carbs which cause you to produce too much insulin. At that point your sugar level falls too low. Remember to eat your proteins first as I have to remind myself to do this. I to have bouts of hypoglycemia but again note what you have eaten. I do hope this helps you out. I had surgery 01/2006.
   — L_Reschke

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