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So I went in to get my staples out and to have my first post op. Told my doc about my weakness and overall fatigue. They couldn't even get a reading on my blood pressure because it was so low, which scared me. Doc said that I had lost 21 lbs in less than two week and that was normally what someone my size should lose in the first month. Said I had become hypoglycemic and that I needed to add back sugar and carbs into my diet. Suggested that I eat ice cream - I was shocked! So tomorrow I will send my hubby to the store for ice cream and more things with carbs and sugar. Doc said I need to eat more than I have been. Not sure how to do that but I will give it a try!

Kind of concerned about the blood pressure thing. She tried at least 6 times with no reading. One of the times when she asked me to talk while she was taking it, it came up as 73/46. But then when she tried again it wouldn't register.

Doc said I should feel better once I can get some carbs in me. .

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I think alot of people would love to hear that in order for you to stay healthy you need to eat Ice cream!!! I am sorry you were not feeling well but happy that you have an answer as to why. Well eat your ice cream and take it easy good luck fitting it in!

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I want to get advised to eat some donuts.....anybody have a doctor that might do that for me? LOL

I do hope you get relief with your ice cream and get that bp to a normal level...have fun doing so!

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So I went in to get my staples out and to have my first post op. Told my doc about my weakness and overall fatigue. They couldn't even get a reading on my blood pressure because it was so low, which scared me. Doc said that I had lost 21 lbs in less than two week and that was normally what someone my size should lose in the first month. Said I had become hypoglycemic and that I needed to add back sugar and carbs into my diet. Suggested that I eat ice cream - I was shocked! So tomorrow I will send my hubby to the store for ice cream and more things with carbs and sugar. Doc said I need to eat more than I have been. Not sure how to do that but I will give it a try!

Kind of concerned about the blood pressure thing. She tried at least 6 times with no reading. One of the times when she asked me to talk while she was taking it, it came up as 73/46. But then when she tried again it wouldn't register.

Doc said I should feel better once I can get some carbs in me. .

PamelaAM, Sorry to hear about your blood pressure. I do know that sodium increases your blood pressure, so along with the ice cream, add extra salt with your foods. Good luck! And OMG 21 lbs in less than 2 weeks!! GREAT JOB!!!!!!

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Thanks Mary! Getting some carbs and sugar in me for a few days really helped. Plus now that I am on *mushies*, seems to make a huge difference in how I feel! This week vs last week is like night and day!

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Hey Pam ,sorry to hear about the bp focus in getting a normal bp good luck with the ice cream maybe if u make a shake and drop a scoop of Protein Powder in that might help a little too. Congrats on the weight loss though wish you felt better to Celebrate the loss ! You're right about this week and last being like night and day I feel much better this week. Here's to next week

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