hypoglycemia and surgery

[Kelsie_A 21]

Hey everyone im having my surgery in may and im trying to be as prepared as possible. Im hypoglycemic and Im not sure how its going to effect me in the first few weeks post op. Anyone have advise?

[annabelle 76]

Hi im an insulin dependent diabetic and im in my 3th week of my pre-op diet,, its an 8 week milk diet, my insulin has been stopped and its been done very carefully my consultant rings me every day as im over 2hrs drive from the hospital, my sugars are brilliant the best they have been in a long long time, trust your care team they will work with you and help you along the way x

[stepheff 33]

I do not generally get hypoglycemic, but after surgery had trouble. I could feel it and to be honest but not scary the first 2 weeks is THE hardest thing ever (and I've given birth......TWICE)! I did well with the pre-op diet which for me was 10 days of full liquid with the last day being clear liquid. I would get really light headed after surgery and even blacked out a couple times. My sleeve seems to be very tight still (4.5weeks post op) and has been the whole time, but my post op has been nothing like my pre op diet. I don't like the same things and my sleeve doesn't tolerate things I did before. My doctor told me to drink regular gatorade when I would start to feel light headed to get some sugar and it seemed to work! I wish you the best and know that everyday is a new and better day!