Who am I?

[Seraphina Valentina 9]

I am almost 3 weeks post-op lap band. Who am I? I have never taken drugs/speed before but I am assuming this is what it feels like. I can't sleep. I am wide awake and FULL of energy. I have a hard time falling asleep and when I do sleep it is only for a few hours. I can't sit still when I am awake. This is so not me. I googled insomnia and bariatric surgery and it said that I may be in ketosis. What I want to know is how do I make it go away because I feel out of control almost? My mind is racing at the speed of lighting. Has anyone else experienced this before after surgery?

Thanks!

[bandmetiff 0]

Really? That's odd because I stayed asleep. Maybe you should contact your pcp?

[herfuture 2]

Have you ever been diagnosed with Hyper Thyroidism. Those symptoms sound reminiscent of Thyroid issues.

[Seraphina Valentina 9]

@@herfuture I actually take medicine for Hypothyroidism. I go to see my doc on Friday morning. Thanks!

[2muchfun 8,927]

Are you consuming any carbs/starch? Do you track your food on myfitnesspal or another site? If you're consuming less than 50-75 grams of carbs a day you could be in ketosis.

Not a bad thing for losing weight? Your body is turning on it's fat reserves for energy and can cause either anxiety or lethargy? When I was in ketosis(Atkins Diet) I slept fine and only lost energy after a long run or long tennis match.

tmf

[Seraphina Valentina 9]

@@2muchfun I do log my food in My Fitness Pal I am just looked back and I am eating on average 20-25 grams of carbs a day. Guess that is anxiety I was feeling. Last night was much better and today I feel good. Maybe just need to bump up the carb intake a tad. Thank you!!

[ocgirl15 667]

I have hypothyroidism and my doc said she keep a close eye on it because eventually the current dose will be to high as I loose weight. To much thyroid medication possibly. Make sure your pcp checks your levels.