Reactive Hypoglycaemia

[Bypass2Freedom 579]

I spoke with my surgeon today about some weird symptoms I have had since surgery.

I have only experienced about 3-4 episodes of it since having surgery, but it tends to happen if I haven't eaten for a substantial amount of time (like nothing until 2/3pm).

The following happens:

• shaking
• light headedness
• dizziness
• sweating
• anxiety
• palpitations
• pale presentation of skin
• weakness
• disorientation

He has suggested that I have reactive hypoglycaemia - has anyone else experienced this? I have heard it is quite common after bariatric surgery

[ShoppGirl 4,583]

31 minutes ago, Bypass2Freedom said:

I spoke with my surgeon today about some weird symptoms I have had since surgery.

I have only experienced about 3-4 episodes of it since having surgery, but it tends to happen if I haven't eaten for a substantial amount of time (like nothing until 2/3pm).

The following happens:

• shaking
• light headedness
• dizziness
• sweating
• anxiety
• palpitations
• pale presentation of skin
• weakness
• disorientation

He has suggested that I have reactive hypoglycaemia - has anyone else experienced this? I have heard it is quite common after bariatric surgery

I doubt I will ever know if I have it because I eat round the clock 🤣 . Sounds horrible though. Do you just get busy and forget or is it that you do not have anything with you?. I keep a Protein Bars in my purse in case I get stuck out and they have saved the day quite a few times. Even little nut butter packets would work in a pinch. I also have them little cracker sandwich packets in my car for absolute emergencies since they can get hot and be okay and they last a really long time. Of course that’s not a very nutritious choice. If it’s the former maybe set alarms. I have them set as recurring alarms in my phone that repeat everyday. I really find that eating on a schedule works best for me. I don’t think I could ever get all my Protein in if I didn’t.

[Bypass2Freedom 579]

@ShoppGirl I probably should be doing that 😂 I think it is down to lack of preparation, and just not having those hunger signals, especially in the morning!

I think I am going to have to buy some emergency Snacks so I am not caught out like you say!

Eating to a schedule might actually make sense for me too...I need to try and work on that one!!

[ShoppGirl 4,583]

18 minutes ago, Bypass2Freedom said:

@ShoppGirl I probably should be doing that 😂 I think it is down to lack of preparation, and just not having those hunger signals, especially in the morning!

I think I am going to have to buy some emergency Snacks so I am not caught out like you say!

Eating to a schedule might actually make sense for me too...I need to try and work on that one!!

Yea. Just start with the times that you naturally do actually eat anyways and then pick other times that are convenient from there. I also do a proffee in the morning (just Protein Shake and coffee to make an iced coffee like drink). I really am not a Breakfast person but I have to do Vitamins 5 different times a day so I do that with my soluble Fiber mixed in and take my Multivitamin once I get that down. It’s fast and it’s liquid too so it’s a good start to the day getting fiber, Protein, fluids and my first Vitamin done. I like the premiere protein caramel and I just mix it with some chilled coffee. I use the whole shake in a tall cup and add coffee the rest of the way but I am one of those people that are asked if I want some coffee with my cream and sugar so adjust as needed. But for sure, start with the Snacks. They are a must if you have reactive hypoglycemia. Then add alarms to remember to eat those snacks. Maybe around 1 if you haven’t eaten yet you need to get something soon or have one of your snacks to avoid the 2-3pm issue. Hopefully that will help.

[Bypass2Freedom 579]

@ShoppGirl Thank you for the suggestions, I really appreciate it

I haven't actually tried making my own proffee yet - I tend to just buy Protein coffee pre-made in cans 😂 Will probably be more cost-effective if I make my own so I will look into that!

I shall get the Snacks going & alarms set!

[catwoman7 11,191]

Yes - I have that. Or at least that is what my physician thought after I had occasional symptoms like that and they couldn't find anything else wrong with me (had the workup about four years ago). She said to eat something about every three hours - preferably a Protein or something paired with a protein. It works - I rarely have those symptoms any more.

P.S. any kind of protein is fine - even a thing of yogurt.

Edited 3 hours ago by catwoman7

[Bypass2Freedom 579]

@catwoman7 Very good to hear that it has become a rare thing for you to experience now. It does seem I am going to have to put more effort into eating regularly - I struggled with this pre-surgery, and post-surgery it has proven even harder!

[ShoppGirl 4,583]

7 minutes ago, Bypass2Freedom said:

@ShoppGirl Thank you for the suggestions, I really appreciate it

I haven't actually tried making my own proffee yet - I tend to just buy Protein coffee pre-made in cans 😂 Will probably be more cost-effective if I make my own so I will look into that!

I shall get the Snacks going & alarms set!

Of course!! I have my alarms set for 9, 12, 3, 6 and 9 (every 3 hours). I am up before the 9am but I do my Yoga or walk in the morning and then it takes me a while to drink that big proffee drink so it’s usually 8:30 or 9 when I finish it. It’s more of a reminder if I set it down and forget about it. lunch at noon, small snack at 3, dinner at 6 and small snack at 9. This works really well for me for food and I am able to get my multi, 3 calcium’s and then my magnesium and hair Vitamin all separated by a few hours. Ooh and Chomps Turkey Jerky is a good snack to keep on hand as well. They have mini turkey sticks but the pepperoni ones are better tasting. I just eat half and save half for later. I also have a pack of ziplocks in my car.