Hypoglycemia

The clinical syndrome that occurs as a result of decreased blood sugar levels is referred to as hypoglycemia. The symptoms and severity of hypoglycemia can vary in different individuals. Hypoglycemia most commonly occurs in patients who are treated for diabetes, both type 1 and 2. It may also occur in patients suffering from insulin resistance after a period of prolonged fasting. Some rare causes of hypoglycemia include tumors that produce insulin (insulinomas) and certain drugs. The normal fasting range of blood sugar is 70 to 100 mg/dL. Majority of the individuals usually develop symptoms of hypoglycemia when their blood sugar levels are decreased to mid 60s. The symptoms that may develop as a result of hypoglycemia include sweating, nervousness, weakness and trembling, palpitations, and increased appetite. Some people may also develop trouble in speaking. When the blood sugar levels further decline and reach in the range of 50 mg/dL, then symptoms of drowsiness, confusion, behavioral changes, coma and seizure may develop.

Puree Diet after Bariatric Surgery

Phase II can be summarized as soft foods which can be easily mashed, eaten with a spoon and can be tolerated easily. This stage continues to allow your system to heal and slowly adjust to more dense foods. Attempting portions that are too large or advancing too rapidly into foods that are very dense or hard can cause food getting “stuck”, vomiting, and pouch irritation. Remember as your diet advances the liquids should remain separated from the solids. If you drink while eating you will push food through the pouch and speed up the emptying of the pouch. This will just make room for more food.

What are the possible side effects of bariatric surgery?

There are multiple side effects that can occur after laparoscopic gastric bypass or laparoscopic gastric sleeve.

Side effects include:
– Vomiting
– Dumping syndrome
– Nutritional deficiencies
– Gallstones
– Need to avoid pregnancy temporarily
– Nausea, vomiting, bloating, diarrhea, excessive sweating, increased gas, and dizziness

This is just a short list. Please speak with your surgeon regarding possibilities relating to your specific comorbidities.

Challenges After Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery does not change your life in terms of job, family and other psychosocial aspects. If some areas of your life are causing you to eat you might want to take a step back and evaluate the situation. You must try very hard not to use food as an outlet. Set consistent meal times and follow that routine. People tend to bury their feelings in food. Food is often used as a comfort source for many emotions. It’s like our best friend. Bariatric surgery provides a tool to control your portion sizes and combined with our program, can teach you to choose your foods wisely.

Diabetes

Diabetes Mellitus or diabetes is a condition in which the blood sugar levels reach abnormally high levels because the body is unable to control sugar levels by producing enough insulin or responding to insulin properly. Diabetes occurs because either the pancreas produces insufficient insulin necessary for the absorption of sugar by the body cells or the body cells are resistant to the insulin that is produced and therefore unable to absorb the sugars.