Low blood sugar after gastric bypass

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Is it possible to have a gastric bypass if you are typer II diabetic? I would like to have one but I am not quite sure about the risks.

I had gastric bypass surgery about 15 months ago. Two weeks after surgery I had my gall bladder removed and spent a week in the hospital with dehydration and pancreatitis. I have had that same stomach pain a couple other times since pancreatitis. Last week as I live by myself I had to call an ambulance as the pain in stomach was so severe. They did blood work and said my pancreais enzymes were elevated a little. Gave me pain pills and sent me home.

It's all about SELF acceptance, and how you feel about yourself. As for the Gastric Bypass, the safest choice would be the Lap Band. It has far fewer risks than the Gastric Bypass, and you aren't having your insides cut up or rearranged. Not only that, it's fully reversible, unlike the Gastric Bypass, and you don't suffer from nutritional deficiencies.

I believe that this surgery should focus more on people having health problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure. My blood pressure is fine. My sugar is not. I use to have to worry about it being too high. Now, I worry about it going to low. One is just as bad as the other. I only lost 70 pounds and gained back about 6. I keep a close watch on my weight. I have started walking and trying very hard to get off some more of this weight, but it is just too hard.

Can someone please help me. I've had the gastric bypass back in 2003 and i lost a total of 125lbs. Now 5 years later, i'm doing every thing I know how to keep the weight off. I've gained 34lbs and I don't know how many inches back. I see a trainer every other week and I eat as I'm supposed to (most of the time). I'm at my wits end. I went from a size 30W to a 12-14. I'm not feeling comfortable in a 20. Please tell me something I can do.

I do believe that pumpers have better control after the gastric bypass. I used to have terrible digestion and insulin resistance. That has all gone.. I'm happy. Hope you're doing better Donna!

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I have had people tell me that have had gastric bypass surgery that eating carbohydrates especially sugar made them sleepy. Also medications definately affected them quickly. I am going to order the product, and will let everyone know how it works.

I have been experiencing: increased appetite; low energy level; weight gain; abnormal sleep patterns; frequent urination; hair loss; hair texture-fine; poor circulation-swelling of the legs, feet, arms & hands; skin texture-dry and thick; abnormal flushing-palms of the hands & soles of the feet appear yellow; abnormal size tongue with indentations around the edges; abnormal perspiration patterns-sweating without cause & night sweats; unstable mood-depression; poor short term memory;

My Crohn's personally is very very affected by fiber, so the whole time in the hospital and after I was released, I had been eating a very low fiber diet and feeling much better than before I went. I've been drinking a boost in the morning for nutrients, plus I try to eat a lot of protein, and some fat for the calories. My GI said to make smoothies with the boost, add some ice cream for calories, a banana for potassium/nutrients/light fat, etc.

I just found out that my gall bladder is putting out at 23%, I'm in a lot of pain when I don't take pain meds and I throw up every time I try and eat meat of any type. I had Gastric Bypass 7 months ago, so my diet consist of high protein. I do however eat low-fat meats, but can't tolerate that either. I'm currently living on yogurt, fortunately the greek yogurt is high in protein and fat free, but, I'd like to be able to eat more than yogurt.

Heart rate increase? it CAN. After my triple bypass, my HR was about 82-84 from normally being 68. After a few weeks, it dropped again. I was told by the cardiologist that over years, my heart had been adapting/adjusting to less oxygen. Suddenly, in a matter of minutes, the muscle in certain areas goes from getting 1% to 100%, so it will suddenly become more reactive. Over time it adapts and adjusts back to a lower rate again.

But my doctor has never been able to diagnose me with diabetes. Earlier on, after the gastric bypass the doctors then, told me the low bloodsugar was due to the bypass. I'm very concerned that my health may become severely affected because my blood sugar is not staying normal. What do you suggest for tests that would give the doctor the best results? I have been tested for diabetes before eating, and after eating, each time the test was negative.

Not eating or eating too much can cause nausea. Low blood sugar levels can cause dizziness, as can the flu, virus, ear infection, or low blood pressure. A temperature can cause shivers as can an infection that has entered the blood stream. I recommend he see his doctor to have some labs/testing done to determine exactly what is causing his symptoms, so he can get started on the road to recovery. I Hope This Helps Good Luck and Get Well Soon.

This is normal for someone who has had RNY Gastric Bypass. All other results of both the sonogram and MRCP were normal. No masses, no blocks, no stones, no nothing. I went to the doctor in Sept. because I was fatigued and had a red spot on my breast. I was told the spot was a yeast infection and told to treat it with Lotrimin. It is not improving. Bigger than a silver dollar. I was tested for Hepatitus and Lyme. All okay.

With severe intolerance to cold, abdominal bloating and constipation get your thyroid levels checked. They could be on the lower side. Low blood sugar, adrenal gland problems and liver problems should be looked into. There is a possibility that you have also developed either IBS or lactose intolerance or gluten intolerance. Abdominal bloating pain and constipation can also be due to gastric bypass surgery as a long term side effect. It is difficult to comment beyond this at this stage.

I got copies of my medical records, of which one page says I had a gastric bypass! But I had another endoscopy with pictures taken to prove that I didn't. Now, I'm a year out, have absolutely no control over my bowels, still cannot eat solid foods, cannot tolerate sugar, still have trouble breathing, but hey, no reflux! LOL I can't burp, or throw up, but I can't eat at all. The gas and explosive bowel movements are insane. I'm even having bowel movements in my sleep now.

This is normal for someone who has had RNY Gastric Bypass. All other results of both the sonogram and MRCP were normal. No masses, no blocks, no stones, no nothing. I went to the doctor in Sept. because I was fatigued and had a red spot on my breast. I was told the spot was a yeast infection and told to treat it with Lotirimin. It is not improving. Bigger than a silver dollar. I was tested for Hepatitus and Lyme. All okay.

I have had gastric bypass surgery 2009 and have had no difficulty Now i am finding that my blood pressure is low, pulse is low, and blood sugar tends to run low. Feeling weak and shaky at times. In the last week numbness has started on my tongue and lips and slowly spread down my left side and now has covered my whole body. I have decreased sensation to my whole body.

I don't know why I continue to lose. He took blood last week. Called today to say hemoglobin/iron/red blood cells all low. Want me to come in for more labwork. Maybe they're low due to acid suppressant. I'm 5'9" and 130 looks okay, but I look bony. Will let you know what the doc says.

You need to get examined to rule out a few things such as low blood pressure, postural hypotension (fall in blood pressure, cervical spinal nerve compression, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), severe anemia, an underactive thyroid (called hypothyroidism), overactive thyroid (called hyperthyroidism), adrenal insufficiency (called Addison's disease), GERD or gastric reflux, and internal ear infections. Please consult your PCP for primary examination followed by proper referral. Take care!

From what ive been reading it concerns your liver, due to toxins, she developed low blood sugar causing seziures, go to iron binding capacity and read what ive been reading. Might be worth your while.

My first surgery was at age 17. The second at age 27. A year after that I had my gastric bypass surgery at age 28. At age 33, I had the third back surgery. Now, I am 38, and still in pain and physically limited to doing very little without pain. After few years of narcotics to relieve the pain and taking 10-15 percocets/daily, I finally got them to do epidural injections.

this is all new to me. i have extreme highs and lows...more lows than anything. my normal blood sugar barely ever gets over 70, even though i eat about 8-10 times daily. the cysts come and go and are sometimes VERY painful....any advice for me? i have never heard of anyone having so many of the same symptoms as me. keep me updated.

now they saying I need to have a gastric bypass before treatment can even be started......U mean us chubbies no weight loss no treatment??? Could it be possible I may never see treatment???

Sounds like sugar really spikes your blood glucose, then after a while, the bottom drops out and you become hyperglycemic, which is too low blood sugar. You should try to eat things that won't raise your blood sugar quickly. That means avoid anything with sugar, white flour, white rice, processed foods, etc - anything with simple carbs, including fruit; if you're going to eat fruit opt for apples, pears and other very high fiber fruits.

After a while I have not had more throwing up problems to pass the food, but then started the suddenly low sugar and high sugar episodes, health problems of suddenly low and high blood pressure without apparent reason. I went to the doctor many times and explained my case and blood tests only show than my average of insulin in the 3 last months is under (56).

It doesn't have to meat you can have legumes, nuts, rice and beans, etc. to keep your protein level up which will keep your blood sugar up. Why is your iron low? Is it due to a ulcer or heavy menstration or the diet? Lots of dark green leafy veggies are important. Do you take iron supplements? The thyroid is always a problem. My husband is flat out in bed when his thyroid is low. Let me know if I can help more.

Low glycemic foods help to keep your blood sugar levels normalized and steady. Without the spikes and falls caused by high glycemic index foods, the body isn't fooled into thinking its hungry!

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