simon

I'm post op, day 5. I was feeling hungry at and lightheaded at 8pm because I didn't eat very much for supper as I felt full. I had sugar free jello with protein powder mixed in as my snack at 8pm. About 20-30 minutes later I suddenly felt even more lightheaded and slightly warm and panicky and a slight headache. Is this dumping? Could it be something else? Thanks.

I see. Odd that the milk I drink has 6 grams of sugar in 125ml and I don't seem to have an issue with that. I am praying and hoping I'm not one who will dump on most things I eat. As for hypoglycemia, I hadn't eaten very much that day and felt extremely hungry when I ate that jello. They gave me Chewable Centrums which I find very sweet. Obviously I can't stay away from all sugar right? The would be nearly impossible. Am I making too much of this and panicking for nothing? Thanks again.

Well, here I am, mixed emotions with regards to having surgery. I certainly don't enjoy the extra weight, sleep apnea, sore backs, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and low self esteem. However, just thinking about being operated on in such a permanent way is taking its toll on me. I can feel the anxiety building. I'm mostly worried about complications, malabsorption issues after surgery or in the long term and dumping syndrome I hear so frequently about. My emotions are in a bit of a "yo-yo" mode as I was giving my operation date a couple of days ago. Can anyone relate to how I'm feeling, and how did you deal with it?

Hi all. I'm post op 4 days. Just wanted to let you know I made it through.

Good luck! You will be fine.

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