Re: One more ? on hypoglycemia

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In a message dated 10/13/2003 9:43:11 PM Central Daylight Time,

vitalady@... writes:

> And over all,

> the reactive hypoglycemia seems to start around 2 yrs post op. Now, that

> one I do not have theory for.

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And for some of us, (me, for one -- I seem to be the exception to every rule)

it starts way earlier. I think it was around 9 months out; about the time my

weight loss pretty much stopped. Don't know if there's a connection; just an

observation.

Carol A

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My theory (let me repeat, theory) is that since most of us have a pancreas

that misfires (insulin resistance), it was either hypoglycemic before

surgery OR diabetic. Since the insulin resistance never changes, we still

have the reaction to carbs (send us off on a high, only to crash), and still

have a broken pancreas. But it's not broken all the time. Just is missing

a few spark plugs, you know?

We always have the initial disease, but the symptoms change. And over all,

the reactive hypoglycemia seems to start around 2 yrs post op. Now, that

one I do not have theory for. Yet. LOL!

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One more ? on hypoglycemia

> Thank you to all who responded regarding my recent hypoglycemia

> episodes. I am scheduled to go back for lab work this week and

> should get my appt with a nutritionist at that time.

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> Now another question. Why DO we get these reactions after 2 years??

> Also, since I hear the term being used as " reactive hypoglycemia " , am

> I a 'true' hypoglycemic or just showing the symptoms? Is my health

> really in jeopardy? I know these are questions for my PCP and I will

> ask him when I go back to see him.

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> Thanks!

> Estela in Texas

> 278/170 (lowest)/ now 190 and struggling!!

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> And for some of us, (me, for one -- I seem to be the exception to every

rule) it starts way earlier. I think it was around 9 months out; about the

time my weight loss pretty much stopped. Don't know if there's a

connection; just an observation.

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Mine started at 9 months out also. it was pretty bad for about 3-4months. I

had to carry food with me all the time in case it happened, although it

would even happen after an all protein meal. there was no rhyme or reason to

the episodes. it also taught me how to graze which was not something I had

done up to then, but I kept on being told to eat a little every so often.

over the last 5yr. since that time I have had occasional episodes, probably

could count on one hand the number per year but they totally catch me off

guard, out of the blue, again no reason.

I just had bloodwork done last friday and when it came back it had my

glucose listed as 58 which is fairly low, definitely below normal. it was

not a fasting blood work either. yet I've been asymptomatic. guess I need

to watch it, one nurse in our office sure was upset to see that low a

number.

sue

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You're minding your own business when suddenly, your legs turn to rubber,

hands & feet go cold, mouth goes dry and you'd better ALREADY be moving

toward some PB on carb or you could collapse before you get there. Besides,

within a few seconds, I lose the ability to have a full thought

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Re: One more ? on hypoglycemia

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>

> In a message dated 10/13/2003 9:43:11 PM Central Daylight Time,

> vitalady@... writes:

>

> > And over all,

> > the reactive hypoglycemia seems to start around 2 yrs post op. Now,

that

> > one I do not have theory for.

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>

> And for some of us, (me, for one -- I seem to be the exception to every

> rule)

> it starts way earlier. I think it was around 9 months out; about the time

my

> weight loss pretty much stopped. Don't know if there's a connection; just

an

> observation.

>

> Carol A

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>

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Re: One more ? on hypoglycemia

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> Mine started at 9 months out also. it was pretty bad for about 3-4months.

I

> had to carry food with me all the time in case it happened, although it

> would even happen after an all protein meal.

I had reactive hypoglycemia way before my WLS. Even way back then (about 20

years), the rules were to avoid sugar and eat about 6 small meals a day. I

was told to eat something every two or three hours. Although when I ate

like this, the goal was not to lose weight, but to feel better. I did not

gain weight doing this.

I find that now, about 2 years post revision, it has changed a little. It

is much more predictable than before. If I go without eating or without

protein for more than about 4 hours I will have an episode, no exceptions.

I also have to remember to eat more often and do more protein if I am more

active than usual one day.

The worst episode I have had in years was about 6 months ago, when I went

out dancing and forgot to bring my protein, and ended up not eating anything

for about 5 hours. On top of that, I was dancing for at least 3 hours. My

blood sugar when down to 42. I was so spacey I didn't realize I was spacey,

until I got in the car to drive home and had to struggle to stay conscious.

On top of that, my heart was beating so fast it was hard to breathe. It was

pretty darn scarey. I'm a little more careful now.

Barbara Jean