Help, Please

[Estrellita 6]

It's been 18 days since I was sleeved, and I'm experiencing an array of new sensations and emotions. Some I know are normal to my new stomach, but some frighten me deeply. I'd appreciate anyone who can shed some light on my experiences.

Is it normal to feel your body hot? When I eat (veggies, yogurt, oatmeal), I get a hot sensation in my tummy that travels up and around my inside; at least that's how it feels. A couple of times I even broke into a minor sweat (that hasnt't happened since 5 days though). Has anyone experienced this heated sensations, and is it normal?

The most frightening experience was last night. At 4 AM an inner hot sensation awoke me. I felt my tummy, my chest, my face, and my left arm hot. There was pressure around my heart area, and a fast hearbeat. Needless to say, I was terrified. I got up, tried hard to control my panic, but had a difficult time doing so. I had a major breakdown. I'm afraid of some complication that will lead to a heart attack or body paralysis. I know this sounds drastic, but I've never experienced these sensations before. I'm awaiting for a call back from my dr., but would love to hear from anyone who's experienced anything similar to this.

I've taken my temperature, and the highest is 97.9. I don't have diabetes, blood pressure problems, or any existing condition that I can account for this. Help, please.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Sorry you are having these issues! I hope you get it resolved ASAP :-(

What is this complication you mentioned? Can you have a heart attack or stroke from this surgery? This is the first I've heard of this.

[Estrellita 6]

In all the pre-op research I encountered, a heart attack or paralysis were never risks. That's why, I'm confused. My dr. still hasn't called back. I'm hoping this hot sensations are temporary and will diminish. Maybe they're just a normal, new tummy reaction. As for my heart, maybe I'm panicking and setting off a fast heartbeat. Mention this to your physician before surgery.

[cwalker 12]

Are you able to get in any Protein, I did have a few hot flashes but attributed them to hormones, which are zinging around because our bodies are saying "What the heck happened here?"

Focus on the liquids and protein and see if that helps.

[BJean 16]

I was sleeved on April 28th. Haven't had any symptom you mentioned. I have had the usual female hot flash but nothing centered in my body or feeling like it was somehow interacting with my inner surgical site. Definitely should stick with pressing your doc on this!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Oh okay! Yes you are probably syking yourself out to thinking this. I'm glad you are asking your surgeon just to be sure though. Please keep us posted!

[Estrellita 6]

Thanks for all your comments. It could be hormones because I am also an emotional wreck. Will continue observing myself and will keep you posted. Thanks again.

[Bella 0]

Just a thought but when I was in hospital another lady's blood results came back as low in potassium. The doctors put her on a potassium-rich IV line. The reason for this is because if your body lacks potassium it can induce heart attacks. It probably isn't related to what you are experiencing, but it is always the best policy to seek medical advice for this sort of thing. Hope you're ok.