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Extremely Sleepy after eating

For the last 7-10 days, everytime I eat a meal I get extremely sleepy afterwards. Last night I ate about 3 ounces of grilled chicken, cheese and salsa for dinner and fell asleep within 5 mins sitting straight up. For lunch yesterday, I ate 2 oz of chicken thigh and 2 brocolli florets and I fell asleep at my desk. It's pretty consistent now. Any ideas what might be happening?

--Dazed and Sleepy

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I had my surgery on 8/22, so we are fairly close in surgical dates. I have this issue sometimes too, I eat and BAM I'm ready to sleep. I told to my PA about it and she said it's likely because I'm eating too fast. I do notice that when I slow down my consumption, I dont have the same issue with immediately needing a nap, so there might be something to it. Might be worth a try :)

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I hadn't considered that. I will take extra time tonight eating and see if it gets any better. Thanks!!!! :P

I had my surgery on 8/22, so we are fairly close in surgical dates. I have this issue sometimes too, I eat and BAM I'm ready to sleep. I told to my PA about it and she said it's likely because I'm eating too fast. I do notice that when I slow down my consumption, I dont have the same issue with immediately needing a nap, so there might be something to it. Might be worth a try :)

Sleepiness after eating is one of the symptoms of Dumping syndrome which is more common in RNY patients but can happen to sleevers. It looks like you're eating pretty healthy though so I agree with the previous poster: try slowing down.

Same thing happened to me. Dr campos said that it even happened to him too. He said SLOW DOWN eating!

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