I have it too and am trying to learn to keep it under control.  I can't see the specialist until 8/31.  My surgeon suspects I have nesidioblastosis -- insulin-secreting tumors of the pancreas that develop (sometimes) after RNY gastric bypass (NOW they tell me!).  I've had readings as low as 27.  They are considering putting me in the hospital for a 72 hour fast.  Three days with no food?  Are you kidding me?  I'm hoping to just find a natural way to control this.  No, I don't want to slip into a coma, but I'm not up for having half my pancreas removed either.

Linda

No - but then again, I look better without my clothes on than I did before surgery.  There really isn't any reason you need to show your stomach in public is there?  Don't be a slave to fashion.  A lot of people wear clothes they really shouldn't.  Be proud of yourself.  You might try a little Mederma on your scars.

Linda

You do need to pay attention to what kind of sugars they are.  My yogurt is plain, non-fat yogurt and it has 17 grams of sugar.  Fortunately, that's all lactose, not added sucrose.  I generally find that anything with 'added' sugar that is over 4 grams will make me quite sick.  I'm glad it does, because I really still have the drive to eat.

Linda

 Have you had a colonoscopy?  I'd recommend you get one.

Best of luck to you.  It's the first step of an amazing journey.

Dr. Deveney is a great surgeon.  I had my surgery with one of his colleagues, but have lots of buddies who had Dr. Deveney.  Dr. D also gave the WLS presentation I attended at OHSU.  A word to the wise, however -- while the surgeons at OHSU are wonderful, the hospital itself can use a bit of  work.  Make sure you have someone with you at the hospital to go get someone if you need help.  Response times to the call button can be very, very long.

Linda

 Sounds like dumping to me.  What's the sugar count in your protein?  I can't drink Click Protein because it will make me dump every single time.  Too much sugar.  The length of time it takes for you to dump on something will vary -- generally liquids will cause you to dump very quickly.  More solid foods with sugar will cause a delay in dumping.

Hope you feel better now.

Linda

 You look GREAT!  Good job.

Linda

 Looks great!  Congrats on your upcoming surgery.  I'm sure you'll be glad you did it.

Linda

 I'd choose the sleeve too.  I know too many people who have had complications with the band.  Actually, I wish I had had the sleeve instead of an RNY.

Linda

 Some surgeons discourage any drinks with caffeine.  I had full octane the morning after surgery in the hospital and have been drinking it ever since.

Linda

 WOW!  You look great!  Good for you.

Linda

 Well, it could be the doctors in this area, as there are three or four different doctors.  I think it's just weird that literally everyone I personally know with a band has had problems.  Not that I don't have my own set of problems with my RNY, but basically, I'm 85 pounds lighter and fairly healthy.  I just want to be sure the original poster does her homework and picks what's best for her.