Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group
Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.
OK. Don't get scared all you pre op people.
Still have the surgery and save your life.
I am Susan, look at my photos. I have lost 143, and I weigh 142.
You can see my story on University of Wisconsin, medical and surgical weight loss program.
At nearly 18 months out, I had a seizure, then a month later another seizure. It is now believe I have servere reactive hypoglycemia.
This is when your blood sugar gets too low. It happens 2-3 hours after eating a high carbohydrate meal. Mine was fresh pineapple, and some beef jerky on an airplane flight. High stress day, very little sleep, etc.
Second was after a high carbo meal, 1 cup of baked potato wedges with cheese and bacon, and one cocktail. Ok, I know, it was a bad choice, but I was stuck with bar food. It was the only thing not fried. Again, I was short on sleep, high stress day, and seizure number two.
Both were emergency ambulance rides to the ER. CAT SCANS, MRI, EEG, blood tests. Then blood glucose monitering.
It is very important, to remember, when you are eating mostly protein, and fruit and vegetables, beans, that when you have meals that are spread far apart, stay away from Alcohol, and high sugar foods.
I could loose my driver's license. This would be life altering.
Now I monitor it very closely and do not drive unless I have recently eaten high protein.
Stress, and sleep is also very important to monitor.
There is a study by the Mayo Clinic, that this does seem to happen in less than 1% of the Gastric Bypass population.
Symptoms: Excessive sweating, in the crevaces like elbows, behind knees, neck and scalp. Eat Protein immediately and a quick sugar.
Seeing spots in front of your eyes, and or having trouble focusing while reading. Eat Protein immediately and a quick sugar.
Please also watch for mood swings, nausea, or excessive fatique.
These are all warning signs. Try to have snacks with you at all times.
Good Luck, and remember to take all of your vitamins each and every day. Love, Susan
Still have the surgery and save your life.
I am Susan, look at my photos. I have lost 143, and I weigh 142.
You can see my story on University of Wisconsin, medical and surgical weight loss program.
At nearly 18 months out, I had a seizure, then a month later another seizure. It is now believe I have servere reactive hypoglycemia.
This is when your blood sugar gets too low. It happens 2-3 hours after eating a high carbohydrate meal. Mine was fresh pineapple, and some beef jerky on an airplane flight. High stress day, very little sleep, etc.
Second was after a high carbo meal, 1 cup of baked potato wedges with cheese and bacon, and one cocktail. Ok, I know, it was a bad choice, but I was stuck with bar food. It was the only thing not fried. Again, I was short on sleep, high stress day, and seizure number two.
Both were emergency ambulance rides to the ER. CAT SCANS, MRI, EEG, blood tests. Then blood glucose monitering.
It is very important, to remember, when you are eating mostly protein, and fruit and vegetables, beans, that when you have meals that are spread far apart, stay away from Alcohol, and high sugar foods.
I could loose my driver's license. This would be life altering.
Now I monitor it very closely and do not drive unless I have recently eaten high protein.
Stress, and sleep is also very important to monitor.
There is a study by the Mayo Clinic, that this does seem to happen in less than 1% of the Gastric Bypass population.
Symptoms: Excessive sweating, in the crevaces like elbows, behind knees, neck and scalp. Eat Protein immediately and a quick sugar.
Seeing spots in front of your eyes, and or having trouble focusing while reading. Eat Protein immediately and a quick sugar.
Please also watch for mood swings, nausea, or excessive fatique.
These are all warning signs. Try to have snacks with you at all times.
Good Luck, and remember to take all of your vitamins each and every day. Love, Susan
...A couple weeks ago I had to go to church early in the morning I thought I would be able to come home and get some protein supplies, well I was so busy I didn't have time before I knew it, it was 4:00, we were finally walking in the door, I sat down, I didn't realize I was shaking, felt like I had drank 12 cups of coffee, sweating to death, I immediatly ate a protein bar, while I mixed up a shake too as soon as I finished the shake, it took a while because I had to sip it, and I was a little on the full side after the protein bar. I felt better. My Doc yelled at me, so I agree with what Bigred2000 said you have to get food in on a regular schedule or your blood sugar will drop too low, and you need a form a protein at each meal to stay stable through the day.
Now I try to keep at least 1 bar of protein, some nuts, beef or turkey jerky, and a baggie of protein powder in my purse, you never know where your going to be.
Anyway take care Susan, and best wishes
I hope you don't lose your licensce, and I hope you dno't have any more episodes...
I have an alcoholic drink every now and then. But not more than one, and always with some good protein in my system. I haven't had a hypoglycemic episode after alcohol.
I also have to be careful about activity. Even cleaning my house can bring on a hypoglycemic episode if I am not careful. I usually have a protein shake handy and sip it during any kind of activity. I take it hiking, shopping, etc.
It's best to be prepared. :)