Anyone a Nurse?

There is one thing maybe you, my fellow bandster friends can help me with.

I've been having these weird little... episodes where I have a warm sensation take over my body (mostly on the left side) in a matter of a few seconds, my heart starts beating very quickly and then I feel like I'm going to pass out. IT sort of feels like 1) I'm having a panic attack or 2) I've gotten really sick with a cold or something and I've taken too many meds in too short a period of time. It happened at 2 odd moments, both times I was just sitting watching tv. I haven't passed out yet, I just take a cold ice pack and put it on my forehead, lay in bed to some soothing music and count - and eventually I take a nap. I'm not sure why this is happening. Anyone have any ideas or have the same thing happen? :confused2:

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Beginning of Journey - 238
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Dr. Marina Kurian - NYU
7/11/08- 1st fill 5.6cc
8/15/08- 2nd fill 7.6cc

Hi,
I could be wrong but it appears that your blood sugar may be dropping. Your body has to become used to the decrease in food. At one time, you ate so much and your pancreas was used to spilling large amounts of insulin into your bloodstream to regulate your blood sugar and now, you're confusing it with the xtra small amount of food intake. When were you banded? Have you contacted your MD? Are you a diabetic? Does this occur after meals?
If this is the case, it should go away relatively quickly. To be on the safe side, you may want to contact your doctor.
Hope this helps!

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Cris
Banded 5/23/08

Thread Starter

Thanks Cris. I was just banded last tuesday June 3. For the first few days I had all the energy in the world (my poor body couldn't keep up) now I'm more slugish too. I wasn't diabetic before surgery (was one of my my main pro's to get the surgery done to try and prevent that). I've eaten a little when these things came on - some pureed soups because I thought the sustinance would help. I haven't spoken to my MD yet - but have an appointment tomorrow so I will definitly talk to her about it then.

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Beginning of Journey - 238
Weigh In on Surgery Date - 225
Dr. Marina Kurian - NYU
7/11/08- 1st fill 5.6cc
8/15/08- 2nd fill 7.6cc

Yeah, it sounds like that's the problem. This doesn't mean you're a diabetic though. Your body is just going to have to adjust to your new and improved eating habits and realize that it no longer has to excrete large amounts of insulin into your bloodstream. I'm sure that's all it is. Good luck to you and congrats on your June Birthday or Bandday!! Sounds like you're doing great!!!

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Cris
Banded 5/23/08

Are you old enough to be in perimenopause?

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Banded Friday the 13th, June 2008

You really should report this to your physician asap. Your symptoms could represent a variety of issues and the only advice you should take is that of a medical professional.

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Banded 4-2-08 Dr. Bradley Needleman OSU

Hey Eeyore! I was banded the same day...from my research you and I are at the perfect time period to be experiencing some of the symptoms you are having if you haven't been getting in enough water. Believe me, I know its hard, but increase your fluid intake :) Keep me posted on how you're doing!

Thread Starter

Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm a little worried about trying to get to the doctor tomorrow - the heat and humidity here is just horrible but I will definitely speak to her tomorrow about it. I'm trying to increase my fluids and just taking it easy. Maybe I over did too soon after surgery. I don't know, but that will be first on the list tomorrow morning. PS I shouldn't be in pre-menopause yet but that would be a scary issue if I was (I'm only 29).

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Beginning of Journey - 238
Weigh In on Surgery Date - 225
Dr. Marina Kurian - NYU
7/11/08- 1st fill 5.6cc
8/15/08- 2nd fill 7.6cc

there could alot of things causing your symptoms from panic attacks to perimenopause symptoms. as a nurse the best advice i can give is to call your doctor

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