hypoglycemia

I am two years post op and I am suffering from the dumping syndrome and hypoglycemia. This is so frustrating. Anyone suffer from this? ?? How do I fix this? ?

I deal with the dumping syndrome by not eating things high in sugar.

I have reactive hypoglycemia and deal with it by eating every three hours or so, and including some protein with each meal or snack.  I'm usually fine as long as I don't eat something with lots of carbs and no protein.  Like, a big bowl of popcorn will have my blood sugar dropping in a couple hours, very low.  If that happens, then I eat something with some carbs and some protein, like a protein bar.  Brings it back up fast.  But mostly I avoid eating things that are likely to trigger a big drop like that.

Thanks, I will try that. I have an appointment in a couple weeks. I have passed out several times and I'm just simply sick of it.

Reactive hypoglycaemia is very common in our population and for most of us is easily controlled by diet.   Use the search function and you will find a wealth of information.

This question comes up about weekly - it's that common!

A good tip is if an endo or any doctor tries to medicate you or suggests surgery BEFORE discussing diet first - run!  

As Kelly said, you can avoid dumping by not eating foods with too much sugar or too many carbs. That is a pretty simple fix.

When you say "hypoglycemia" do you mean regular hypoglycemia or reactive hypoglycemia?  (Does it happen a while after you eat or does it happen when you and not eaten for quite a while?)  Some of what you can do about it depends on which type you are talking about.  For either type, though, having a combination of carbs, protein, and a little fat at every meal seems to be the best way to avoid problems.

Many people develop RH after RNY.  I don't know whether people who were not hypoglycemic before RNY actually develop it afterwards or not, but those who had it before the RNY can find that it is worse after surgery.

Lora

Are you eating sugar & carbs?

I have both after almost 7 years of no issues all sudden I have to now live on meat and lettuce and still dump. It's horrible and for some it dosent matter how much you change your diet. I'm now looking at another surgery because I'm not willing to live this way the rest of my life. I would read all you can on both areas and really watch what you eat. Best of luck.

Thanks for all the info. I am eating complex carbs, not many sugars because of the dumping I experience. The only major problem I have is an addiction to twizzlers. One er doc told me no simple sugars but eat more carbs. Only eat sugar when I feel my sugar dropping. I just want to get it under control because I have three little ones in the home

I have severe RH. Now is controlled very well with diet.
I eat mostly proteins , fats, and carbs from non-starchy veggies.
A lot of people suggest complex carbs, from grains but that really made my RH worse - not better. I removed gluten from my diet, most grains, and starchy veggies. It was challenging at first, but now it is easy to follow. Eggs, veggies, meat, fish, cheese, nuts, etc... Are really great selection... Good luck.