Guest guest Posted December 29, 2003 Report Share Posted December 29, 2003 - I was a Type II diabetic (taking Avandia) when I was overweight. I have also had a couple of episodes of hypoglycemia since my surgery, unfortunately I am not sure what my blood sugar levels were since my machine died, but I have also had warnings prior to the episodes so I'm able to call our for my husband to help me. The last time I had this episode was in March right after my tummy tuck and hernia repair and this happened while I was in the shower. I am very active and also carry peanut butter crackers with me. I've also been told to carry with me at all times glucose tablets for such incidences (I know these are sugar, but which would you rather have, dumping or low sugar levels). I hope this information helps. Tina (jelly bean toes) Dr. Oh 60 " RNY 08/28/01 230/120 Hypoglycemia While I was lurking, several members were mentioning hypoglycemic reactions. I have recently had 3 episodes and thought it was due to too many carbs in a meal. Wrong. Last night I had no carbs in my dinner and ended up with a 51 blood sugar. Luckily, I had some warnings and was able to take care of it. I ended up with a 34 blood sugar at work on Christmas Eve and was " Saved " by our charge nurse, convenient to be a nurse. I have followed the advice to carry peanut butter crackers with me and used them 2 times now. My main question is, were the members with low blood sugars diabetic when overweight, or is this something totally new for them also? Help! Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2003 Report Share Posted December 29, 2003 , I was I diabetic before having surgery. I had lost some weight before surgery and my blood sugar was already lower. I have since gotten completely off of meds for the diabetes. I think that still surprises people especially doctors since I still weigh 356 lbs. Lori Owen - Denton, Texas SRVG 7/16/01 Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce 479/356/hoping for close to 200 On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 14:25:50 -0000 " linda lampe " writes: > My main question is, were the members with > low blood sugars diabetic when overweight, or > is this something totally new for them also? > Help! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2003 Report Share Posted December 29, 2003 http://www.diabetestechnologies.com/WhatisA1c.htm A1c (glycohemoglobin)Š A1c provides an accurate and reliable method to routinely assess the relative level of diabetes control, level of mean blood glucose (MBG), effectiveness of treatment, and risk for development of possible acute and/or long-term chronic complications typically associated with sub-optimal diabetes control. Routine monitoring of A1c can improve patient compliance when used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. A1c is an important test for individuals with all types of diabetes or those at risk for developing diabetes. .... At 4:19 AM -0500 11/10/03, fbayuk@... wrote: >What are A1C's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2003 Report Share Posted December 29, 2003 I was not diabetic prior to surgery. The reactive hypoglycemia hit me out of the blue at 7 months post op. My dad is a type 2 diabetic and my sister had gestational diabetes at a normal weight, so it was probably gonna be in my cards, but hadn't developed prior to surgery. ~Kricket > My main question is, were the members with > low blood sugars diabetic when overweight, or > is this something totally new for them also? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2003 Report Share Posted December 29, 2003 I never had diabetes or hypoglycemia prior to surgery. I have had it more than a few times, but know from having a father and uncle who have type II and I respectively how to spot the symptoms and head them off. That doesn't mean it doesn't hit me like a ton of bricks sometimes. The biggest culprit, or common denominator I can find is that these episodes occur after a low protein day. That isn't to say I don't eat, it means I don't drink my 2 shakes minimum per day. That is for me, so someone else might be totally different. > While I was lurking, several members were > mentioning hypoglycemic reactions. I have > recently had 3 episodes and thought it was > due to too many carbs in a meal. Wrong. > Last night I had no carbs in my dinner and > ended up with a 51 blood sugar. Luckily, > I had some warnings and was able to take > care of it. I ended up with a 34 blood sugar > at work on Christmas Eve and was " Saved " by > our charge nurse, convenient to be a nurse. > I have followed the advice to carry peanut > butter crackers with me and used them 2 times > now. > My main question is, were the members with > low blood sugars diabetic when overweight, or > is this something totally new for them also? > Help! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2003 Report Share Posted December 29, 2003 I had hypoglycemia before surgery, caused both by eating too much sugar and not eating often enough. Now, since I don't eat sugar, I only get the other kind. If I don't eat for more than about 4 hours, my blood sugar plumettes. It is much worse if I am doing physical exercise (walking or dancing) and don't eat. This is very preventable by making sure I eat or take a protein every 2 hours. I also carry peanut butter crackers just in case, since I am not perfect, and sometimes forget to eat or do protein. Barbara Jean Hypoglycemia > While I was lurking, several members were > mentioning hypoglycemic reactions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 what are your systoms when you have these episodes? suzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 I had hypoglycemia but not diabetes before surgery. I have been having problems with it a lot lately. Having trouble getting in enough protien. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2004 Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 I breastfed post wls, lots of protein up to 4 shakes a day and lots and lots and lots and lots of water. Are you on OSSG-Pregnancy? J.J. Medial Lap RNY May 10, 2000 (Military Doctor) Panni 1/26/04 with Dr. Shastri Buffalo NY 300/179/160 In a message dated 2/10/04 7:28:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, panders76@... writes: Will I be able to breastfeed? My sugars are currently bouncing between 250 high and my lowest documented of 32 during a seizure. Any advice at all would be greatly appreciated. I'm currently on a high protein, low carb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2004 Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 In a message dated 2/10/2004 7:28:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, panders76@... writes: I am having problems with severe hypoglycemia and the doctors seem to ============================= How often do you eat and do you supplement with shakes. Fay Bayuk **300/170 10/23/01 Dr. Open RNY 150 cm Click for My Profile http://obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=Bayuk951061008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2004 Report Share Posted February 11, 2004 , I'm sorry you're having these problems. It seems like you just have to keep up a steady stream of food to avoid the hypoglycemia. As for the breastfeeding questions, I think the answer is YES, but you should go join this group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OSSG-breastfeeding and ask it again there. I own that group and we have quite a few WLS folks who are breastfeeding experts (very-experienced moms, lactation consultants, and others with real training and expertise). Z Alan 02/11/84 Joanne Natasha 01/13/00 born @ home & nursed 25 months! Open RNY 09/17/01 http://www.ziobro.us Hypoglycemia Hi, My name is . I had RNY in June 2002 and lost 120 lbs. I am currently 17 weeks pregnant and so far have not gained any weight. I am having problems with severe hypoglycemia and the doctors seem to think that my surgery is the culprit. I was hypoglycemic since teenage years, but nowhere near this bad. I've read about alimentary hypoglycemia and I read the q & a at AMOS website, but I don't understand why this hasn't been a problem until I became pregnant and if it's likely to continue after pregnancy. Will I be able to breastfeed? My sugars are currently bouncing between 250 high and my lowest documented of 32 during a seizure. Any advice at all would be greatly appreciated. I'm currently on a high protein, low carb, no simple carb diet. The scary thing is I've developed " hypoglycemia unawareness " which means that I don't experience any warning signs, my sugar can be as low as the thirties before I know that anything is wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 Hi Jodi, In my original report from our devel. ped. I had read that the threat of hypoglycemia is during the first 3 years. Does that mean it occurs sometime during those years, yet, will be with that child forever? Until recently I had thought these kids would only possibly have this problem during the early years of life. Also, do these kids assimilate this disorder by bad eating habits? Thank You! Mom to Dasia 21mo Jodi Zwain wrote: , I wish I could say that the denial and grief go away, but they rear their ugly heads from time to time. I go through so many stages of these feelings. Each time Max has a major illness or issue, they pop up again. Thinking of Max graduating from high school next year brings them on. What I have learned to do is to deal with them in a healthier manner. I don't spend a lot of time crying or fretting anymore. I still panic at times, but that is normal when I know there is an issue with my child and I can't get a doctor's appointment with the right specialist. Most of the time, however, I am able to talk it through and move on. Or I try not to think about the issue, like graduating, because he's going to no matter what and I still have a year and a half to " worry. " You are going through a complicated issue with Ian right now. You got hit right between the eyes with it. This blood sugar thing is scary and worrisome. I hear you. And, as I said in my email to you, I would not be the least bit surprised if Ian winds up with a g- tube. It just may be necessary to help him through the night and to keep him stable. Let me know if you hear from Dr. H. As I also told you, she is not great with answering emails unless there is a true emergency. But keep on trying. You will get through eventually. Jodi Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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