Question:
What the heck is going on with my body?

I need your help. I'm a new post-op of 7weeks, down 31 pounds, and for the first 4 weeks I felt great. I had loads of energy. I worked out everyday. But my problem now is I've lost it. Especially around my next meal. I eat about every 3-4 hours having a breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner, snack. And about an hour before a meal I'm faint, dizzy, sleepy, all those and more. But this only happens when I'm active. Like shopping, cleaning, working out. But if I'm playing on the floor with my daughter, nothing, fine. I'm getting in 50-70 grams of protein a day, all my vitamins, all my liquid. Any advice on what this could be? Its getting annoying. I want to be more active and go out, but this keeps me from doing so. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks    — Heather B. (posted on November 10, 2002)

November 10, 2002
I'm still preop. However those sound like the symptoms of low blood sugar. Does anyone in your family have diabetes? If so your pancrease may have a hard time monitoring the amount of insulin you need on your new diet.
   — Amy S.

November 10, 2002
I am 5 months out down 130+ pounds and feeling great. I am curious to know how much b-12 are you getting. I have been told that too little will make you feel tired and sluggish as well as what you are describing. My doctor has me on 1000mg of b-12 per day. I take the sublingual from GNC. just an idea on what the problem may be. best of luck to you... Brie
   — Subrina D.

November 10, 2002
It does sound like a flucuation in blood sugar but, it could also be due to hormonal changes and decreased blood pressure. Check with your Doctor for the appropriate blood tests. You might also try eating every two hours just to see if that makes any difference.
   — LLinderman

November 10, 2002
I am 13 weeks post op, and experience that same feelings when I have not had enough liquid (which for me is anything less than 60oz of water) and also pre op when my blood sugar got too low. I would try increasing your water intake, and if that doesn't help, talk to your dietician or doctor about it.
   — Tami D.