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I was told I probably have it after every other potential cause was ruled out (my glucose level was normal at the time I had the work-up, so that wasn't suspected at first). My PCP recommended I eat something every 3-4 hours - a protein was the best option - and if I ate a carb, to be sure to pair it with a protein. It seems to have solved the problem - although your case might be more severe than mine.
RNY 06/03/15 by Michael Garren (Madison, WI)
HW: 373 SW: 316 GW: 150 LW: 138 CW: 163
on 9/10/23 2:31 am
Good morning,
You may want to ask this in the RNY forum. It's the most active board and I know some of the folks there do experience RH, unfortunately. They may be able to weigh in with feedback.
Best wishes.
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
I've just been diagnosed with reactive hypoglycaemia and am trying to get a hold of the condition via diet. What i'd like to know is how many members have this condition post rny surgery and how they deal/cope with the condition. Mine tends to be severe and the symptoms are very hard to control.
If anyone is willing to share their experiences and how they have been coping i would greatly appreciate it.
I had revision from VSG to Gastric Bypass. It wasn't because of weight gain. I had a hiatal hernia that was causing severe reflux. Even after the hiatal hernia was repaired, I was still having severe reflux. My surgeon did more tests and when he got the results and I met with him, he said the only option to stop the reflux was to revise the VSG to gastric bypass. So I had the revision surgery on 6/23/2021. Gastric bypass was the surgery I originally wanted but I wasn't a candidate for it at the time
Thank for the information. I'll be moving over to the other form.
HW:375 (04/02/12)
SW:339 (07/24/12)
CW:244 (11/13/14)
on 8/3/23 9:47 am, edited 8/3/23 2:47 am
Wishing you a smooth procedure and a quick recovery!
The most active board is the RNY one if you're interested in a slightly more active community! I gather things were very different here when you had your original surgery.
Best wishes!
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
Today is my revision from a sleeve to a bypass. I hope I don't regret this. I am really looking forward to not taking protonix daily. The bypass is supposed to help with my GERD problems. I feel so new to all this . My first surgery was July 24 2012 so it's been a while . Going to Dr.Barajas in Monterrey N.L mx.
HW after sleeved : 275
SW: 260
HW:375 (04/02/12)
SW:339 (07/24/12)
CW:244 (11/13/14)
Hi there Tia! I had my RNY bypass back in 2000. The last 9 years I have consistently gained 6 pounds a year. I feel I need a revision to retighten the anastomosis. Food goes in and is in the toilet 10-20 minutes later. I never have a full satisfied feeling like I used to. I am scheduling an appointment today with a Bariatric Surgeon to discuss. I too was curious about Wegovy and I will do it if I can get it prescribed. My daughter had the gastric sleeve a few years ago (5 I am thinking) and her surgeon suggested she go on the semaglutide/B12 compound (same drug family). She was starting to gain weight back and was panicking. She had such awesome results, that she has already consulted with a surgeon for a mommy make over and has it scheduled. So I am praying that having my revision (which can be done via an EGD, no surgery) and using the semaglutide shots that I will be back to my happy weight of 147. Pre-bariatric Surgery I was 267 then down to 138 settled in at 147, stayed there for years till 9 years ago. Now I am back to 200# and freaking out.
I don't know if this helped you any, but I wish you all the best.
Brenda
Have not been here in a long time. Currently I am suffering from kidney failure and need to lose weight so I can qualify for a kidney transplant. My nephrologist referred for consultation with the bariatric surgeon for an evaluation and, a whole bunch of blood tests, urging tests and poop test were done. I am trying to get this expedited because I don't know for how long my kidneys will continue to work. I do have a living donor but, can be considered for a transplant if the transplant center doesn't clear me. I had my gastric bypass in 02/2005 and low over 175 pounds. Those were the best times but then I started to gain weight again until I reached a high of 293 lbs. So in order to have a life saving kidney transplant I need to lose a whole bunch of weigh. I did lose 34 pounds on my own but is still not enough. The only I know is that I have made and paid my funeral arrangements since I don't know if I am going to survive. I am pushing to have the revision sooner rather than later so I can try to get a transplant.
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