Hello all, I am almost 8 years post-op RNY, and have managed to keep 140 lbs off.  About 4 years ago, I started complaining to my Dr about night sweats.  He said I was starting menopause.  I then mentioned that I was confused and dizzy along with the sweats, is that menopause?.  Although I mention this to him every time I go, only recently did he mention that I might have hypoglycemia and that was because 2 months ago, I had such a severe event that I almost passed out and then slept for 2 hours in the middle of the day (that is something I never do). He stated that I need to go back to eating like I did when I first had surgery.  That high protein and low carbs will help.  Also, that I really need to watch when I eat simple sugars as this will trigger an event.  I have also noticed that if I go a long time without eating (more than 5 hours when awake) that seems to predispose me to an attack.  I am much more careful now as that last attack was very scary.  I would recommend keeping some of those diabetic sugar wafers around for when you have a  bad attack, otherwise a glass of juice or a piece of fruit contains enough sugar to balance back out.  Good luck.

...sigh...   I suppose I should quit hiding and call the doctor today. I have intermittent pain. I just knew right away it was my stomach/pouch and now it's becoming more and more frequent.
I don't think I should prolong it anymore. Obviously....after reading others posts! YIKES!

So....stay tuned!

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this is exactly what i have been experiencing.  Glad I found this thread as I was beginning to feel like I was losing it.  GB removed last week and BAM...pain is back.  Now, I am gonna have to go through this yet again.  Can anyone add to this thread with a more recent date.
thanks

They never dissolve.

You were transected?

So, they're not calling it a staple line disruption, right?

Where did they find them? How many? Like a gob or 2?

I had emergency surgery to remove my gallbladder and appendix last week, and while doing the exploratory bit of the surgery, they found that staples from my RNY had migrated inside and were catching food.  I've NEVER heard of this happening.  I'm about 6 days post op from that surgery and I feel like absolute poop.  I feel like I did after my RNY in 2005.  I'm an emotional mess.  I have my tummy tuck scheduled for February 8 and that's the last thing I want to go through right now because I feel so crappy.  

Is anyone familiar with migrated staples?  I can't find out much about it online.