There are some things your bariatric surgeon probably won’t tell you about before he operates. For me, reactive hypoglycemia was one of those things. Instead of hearing about it at my surgeon’s information session or on the informed consent that I signed, I read about it online. Specifically, I first saw it mentioned by Melting Mama.
If you’re considering surgery, or, even if you’ve already had your surgery, it’s very possible that you’ve never heard of reactive hypoglycemia. But if you’re 18 months out or more from surgery, you likely have experienced a hypoglycemic episode. On the Obesity Help message boards, it’s very common to see posters asking about shakiness and dizziness approximately two to three hours after eating. That’s reactive hypoglycemia (RH).
Earlier this week, I posted some facts about complications after roux-en-y gastric bypass. Today, I want to tell you a little bit about my personal experience since surgery.
Down 107 pounds, but that's not the full story. Photo Credit: Rebecca Bell Wilson
One of the most common questions asked on weight loss surgery message boards concerns post-operative surgery complications. There are risks to any surgery, and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is no exception. Additionally, the rapid weight loss after surgery and the decreased nutritional intake also opens patients up to additional complications.
