Reactive hypoglycemia

[Jessibird 32]

I am 2.5 years out from gastric bypass. I had lost 100 lbs but have gained about 15 back. In November my blood sugar started dropping out of nowhere. I have seen my both my gastric doctor and my pcp and they both tell me to cut carbs and eat every two hours. Those are both ok but I have found that if I eat some carbs along with Protein I have many less episodes which is great except I'm scared I'm going to gain. Anyone with experience or advice on this? I have an apt with a endocrinologist that specializes in bariatric patients but it is not until November.

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[49Nash 103]

Can you add your carbs in with fruit or sweet potatoes? Something that has Fiber?

[FluffyChix 17,409]

Too many simple carbs will make me have it. Also alcohol will.

I do better with adequate Protein, healthy fat, and lots of leafy greens and low glycemic veggies, and a few berries here or there.

Sorry you are having this!

[IveGotThePower 395]

Just had my 3 year sleeve follow up and now, I am finding the same thing. My sugar goes from fastin 99 first thing to dropping to 70 after a few hours after having broccoli, eggs and sunflower seeds for Breakfast. Thought Protein was supposed to NOT cause a reaction. Having to rethink my meal plans now. Monintoring this morning and it started dropping within 15 mins after I ate. What the heck! Thought carbs were the enemy.

[Peach55 21]

I too am experiencing severe episodes of reactive hypoglycemia. I’ve been hospitalized 3 times in the last 2 months. My sugar drops rapidly. It’ll go from 60 to 37 in minutes. Assigned to an endocrinologist team my last hospitalization and have now been prescribed Acarbose & a told to eat 6 small meals, high Protein some fat & no more than 30 grams of carbs each meal. Just started med yesterday and concentrating very hard on following diet. It’s basically the Keto & I could stand to loose about 10-15 lbs so I’m eager to try this. I’m wearing a freestyle glucosemeter (no pricking) to help track sugar & bump it up before I start feeling the symptoms. I’m also carrying glucose tablets to bump it up quickly. I have an appointment next week with endo to discuss progress & decide if anything additional or different needs to be done. I pray that something can be done because living with this has turned my life upside down. I’m afraid to drive long distances; lots of confusion; no interest in usual activities and also depression has set in. I feel awful that I’ve put my family through this worry simply because I chose to have the surgery. But I would have it all over again if given the choice of being very unhealthy & obese and my life as it is now. I just have to remember that and I’ll get through this! Sorry for being long winded. I just felt if anyone would understand my feelings it would be my fellow bypass friends. Take care, I’ll keep all posted as I go thru this. 😊

[Frustr8 7,886]

Hey Peach, do understand, THIS MAY BE AHEAD FOR ME!

[Peach55 21]

Well, let’s keep each other updated on what works & what doesn’t. And maybe we can educate the drs along the way.

[AggiG 176]

I am an insulin-dependent diabetic and have to definitely watch my carbs. I have had several Low blood sugar‘s but can take care of them with Glucose tablets. Good luck I know that you can get through this.

[Peach55 21]

Thank you for the encouragement, AggiG, sure need it!