Guest guest Posted May 11, 2003 Report Share Posted May 11, 2003 I've had that happen too. For me it was hypoglycemia. Seems to be that it's pretty common for us posties. You're blood sugar drops too low. I found my got much better when I went from 1-2 shakes per day to 2-4 shakes. If I eat too many carbs (like today), it can happen too. My blood sugar gets high then drops like a rock. I've actually tracked it with my Glucometer. I also make sure I have something with protein before I exercise. More than once I've come off the treadmill and had to practically crawl to the kitchen to get something. Keep a watch on it, and mention it to your doctor. Mine wasn't surprised at all. Tigger > Hello everyone, > I had an RNY Sept 2000 and have lost 100 pds. I have been luking on > this web site and just love the information I receive daily. But now > I have something strange happening to me and I hope someone can tell > me what it is or at least if they have experienced it. > For the last few months I am having these strange episodes about once > a month that are now happening once a week. I feel dizzy, I feel > faint, get very hot and begin to sweat big time, my heart is beating > like crazy. I go and lay down for about 45 minutes it goes away. > But my body is totally worn out after it passes. The closes thing I > can compare it to is dumping. But each time it happens I have not > eaten anything that would cause it. I am very good with all my meds > each day. Another weird thing.....it only occurs on Sundays!!!! I > dont get it. > Thanks for reading this, > Sandy > 250/150 > California, Dr. Wetter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2003 Report Share Posted May 11, 2003 Sandy, This doesn't happen to me to often since I had WLS. I had it quite a bit just prior to surgery. For me, it was my blood sugar dropping. What worked for me just prior to surgery was protein and carb such as peanut butter or cheese with crackers. I still carry cheese and crackers with me just in case. However, it could indicate menopause or something else. I would definitely check it out with your doctor. It is curious that it only happens on Sunday. A few years ago I had migraines all of the time. It seemed to happen more on the weekend (usually Saturday) and completely incapacitated me all weekend. At first I thought it was my job but later realized my job was fine it was my personal life that was stressing me out. One thing I did was start journaling what happened a few days before the migraine and what I was missing because of the migraine. The reason I mention this is that I wonder if your eating habits change on the weekends, more specifically on Sunday. Maybe keeping a food journal would help in finding out what is going on. Lori Owen - Denton, Texas SRVG 7/16/01 Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce On Mon, 12 May 2003 01:13:13 -0000 " sjs270 " writes: > Hello everyone, > I had an RNY Sept 2000 and have lost 100 pds. I have been luking on > > this web site and just love the information I receive daily. But now > > I have something strange happening to me and I hope someone can tell > > me what it is or at least if they have experienced it. > For the last few months I am having these strange episodes about > once > a month that are now happening once a week. I feel dizzy, I feel > faint, get very hot and begin to sweat big time, my heart is beating > > like crazy. I go and lay down for about 45 minutes it goes away. > But my body is totally worn out after it passes. The closes thing I > > can compare it to is dumping. But each time it happens I have not > > eaten anything that would cause it. I am very good with all my meds > > each day. Another weird thing.....it only occurs on Sundays!!!! I > dont get it. > Thanks for reading this, > Sandy > 250/150 > California, Dr. Wetter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2003 Report Share Posted May 13, 2003 In a message dated 5/12/2003 2:32:06 PM Central Daylight Time, LoLaIsBk@... writes: > Sandy, > I've had the same symptoms in the past. A few of the times it was low blood > > sugar. Since it was a recurring problem I went to my PCP. > Lo and Behold, he did a blood workup and I was also going thru menopause. > Now that I no longer " surf the Red River " the symptoms have ceased ( for > the > most part). > Lolaisbk@... > --------------------------- Adding my 6 cents: it's probably reactive hypoglygemia, and I STILL get it every so often even tho I no longer " surf the red river. " Eating too much at one time, or the wrong thing can set it off for me. Best defense is small meals more often, and stay away from simple carbs (complex are ok). Best treatment is to eat some protein and complex carb together, but not a whole lot--like some peanut butter and crackers for example. I used to have diabetes, and kept my blood glucose meter. Take readings whenever I get the symptoms you describe, and have gone as low as 36mg/dl--which is WAY low. (Low range of normal is 70). Carol A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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