Frightening story

[Annie68 27]

Woman's life changed from side effect of bariatric surgery http://wjbk.m0bl.net/r/1yht4a

[jjinWA 511]

Would this be a side affect with the sleeve, or more likely with the bypass? I would assume this type of complication would be very rare. Wonder what her condition was before her surgery?

[JamieLogical 8,711]

Would this be a side affect with the sleeve, or more likely with the bypass?

The article says she had gastric bypass in 2006.

[Jersrose43 837]

Been a few posts on this site about this type of reaction. Pretty clmmon i would say

[Kindle 8,667]

It's probably reactive hypoglycemia and they are discovering it's fairly common post-RNY. there are tons of articles and blogs about it if you google "bariatric reactive hypoglycemia". There are also studies currently being conducted to better understand and manage the disorder. One of them that is currently recruiting participants indicates "Reactive hypoglycemia is a late complication affecting up to 72% of RYGB patients although it seems to occur also after Sleeve Gastrectomy in about 3% of the cases. ". So check it out if you are having symptoms.

Edited August 1, 2014 by Kindle

[playlikeworldchamps 595]

Lady in article sounds like extreme case. Reactive hypoglycemia is one of the forms of "dumping". More likely to happen with RNY but can happen in sleeve but not usually (I get it with sleeve if I eat too much sugary stuff but would never be so bad as to pass out. )

[Annie68 27]

I didn't realize this could happen so far out, the article said 6 years post bypass . I hope she is able to find a treatment that works. My heart goes out to her!

Edited August 2, 2014 by Annie68