Post op hurdles...

Originally Posted by medmann

Hello all, my name is Paul and I had a Rouxs en Y on May 10th, 2002. I had it lap and have lost close to 180 total lbs and am in great shape. I have survived a huge bout with alcohol and 2 divorces since surgery (topics for another discussion!). I am here to talk about my unique long term side effects from surgery. First, I want to make it clear I am not complaining. I would never go back to my life as an unhealth, unhappy, obese and dying human EVER! I am just educating both Pre and Post on my situation. My first and foremost problem post surgery is Severe Reactive Hypoglycemia. It is bad! I have had 18 seizures in 4 years due to sugar and carb intake in my diet. I have to monitor my diet to the letter daily and check my sugar 3-5 times daily to avoid seizing. I did not have any diebetic issues prior to surgery. My GE Specialist tells me it is technically Hyperinsulinism, or too much Insulin in my blood. I guess my pancreas just isn't gonna come aboard the changes I have made to the system. The second problem is new. My labs have always been spectacular. No difficiencies and levels are text book, sometimes even better! My last labs produced horrible results in IRON. I have been diagnosed as Severe Anemic. In fact, as we speak I am levaging my colon (drinking this soapy-tasting, salty mix) for a dual Esophagogastroduoenoscopy and colonoscopy tomorrow morning. I knew I would continue to battle these little hurdles the rest of my life and I accept that the freedom granted by Gastric Bypass comes at a price. I just want to see if anyone...ANYONE...has these severe symptoms. Let me know. Thanks