Faster heart rate after eating
on 9/2/13 8:55 am
I have that all the time when I have been concentrating on not eating very much. I have not had WLS yet but have really been cutting back and watching portion size. Anytime I do this, whenever I eat, my heart beats harder. Doc said that is normal during digestion because more blood is needed in the stomach area to aide in digestion. It only happens to me when I've gone periods of not eating or not eating much (like if I go all day and then eat supper). I should say I notice it more at those times. I also experience some palpitations. I've had a stress test and heart is perfect.
I do also think some dehydration could cause it which certainly can cause low potassium. I used to worry about it, but according to my doctor it is normal. I guess you should ask your doctor, though; he/she may have another idea.
Good luck.