I don't likely have peripheral neuropathy...

I had my follow up visit to my surgeon and I'm losing weight in the "middle" of the curve. Not too fast and not too slow. I had two concerns. One was the possibility of reactive hypoglycemia because after eating some meals (about 1 or 2 per week), my heart pounds pretty hard but has been doing this for many years. I thought I was just too heavy and eating was putting a strain on me so I ignored it. After reading what others on the boards have experienced, I thought maybe I had it but it is happening after low sugar meals, not high like most people. My surgeon noted that I don't have this problem after eating a potato, or my oatmeal bread, which are both high in carbs. Because of a history of panic/anxiety attacks from years past, my body may be easily reactive to something, even just feeling extra "full" and triggering the heart to pound. That's good news. One less worry.

My other concern was the pins and needles driving me up the wall for a few days about 2 weeks ago (slowly increased over a one week period). Since I'm taking my B12 daily now (not forgetting it), pins and needles is almost totally gone. It is just the slight "zing" I get in about 5 different places that I've had for many years. He said I'm getting plenty of B12 to have not caused this if forgotten for a few days (7 to be exact). Again, I don't need to worry.

I do have several neuropathies with both feet (feeling much better now that I'm 70+ lighter) and considerable history of back pain (now with no anti-inflammatories). Who knows, my body may be getting "hyper" with sensations which fits my background with panic. I'm glad I don't suffer from panic like I used to but the mind/body connection can be strong. I left feeling pretty optimistic that I don't need to worry so much. I do take very little pain pills now and can walk easily 20 minutes non-stop. I think I'm going to go for 30 minutes this week. I'm to take my blood pressure more often. I might have some inherited low-blood pressure issues. I can see a psychologist if I want since I've been vulnerable to panic and had significant trauma as a child. It may help with sensations and worries. That's it, folks! I need to remember my vitamins and watch the worrying.

It sounds very logical and I hope the things you're doing continue to help.

--gina

Thanks - so I do I. I hope for more weight loss. Knees got some arthritis going on so losing more might help.

That sounds like a good report to be sure.  So now it is just keep on keeping on.  Hurray. 

Yes, I think of it as being the keeper of one's own body is the responsibility we all have. It requires a lot of learning, some through our own experiences and some through experiences of others.

I'm glad to hear this...would not wish neuropathy on my worst enemy.

Me, too. My foot neuropathies was like walking on fire (heels) and the other foot neuropathy kept me limping something awful. It was one of the main reasons for my last 35 pounds gained. At the same time, another way to look at it, it was those pounds that qualified me for my WLS. 

Yay Syringa, I'm glad you're doing OK and that none of this was as bad as you'd feared ((hugs)).

Thanks! I wasn't as fearful as I was depressed that I might have it and have to deal with another set back. I have a tendency to present to doctors as a fairly upbeat person but because I can hyper focus on some symptoms and talk with often a smile on my face and talk rather rapidly, sometimes doctors assume I may be a goofy neurotic (actually, I probably am). Now there is no excuse - I need to increase exercise because my feet are so much better. Nothing should really slow me down now.