Angela Poliquin Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Ok, I am 16 days in. For the past three or four days, I've been bothered by hypoglycemic symptoms in the afternoon and at every meal. First piece of information I think might be relevant is that I have Hashimoto's. I've had it more than 15 years and it's always been well controlled with levothyroxine. Second bit of information is that about 5 years ago, I had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy. Although my stomach is much larger than it was, I still can't hold a load of food at a time. Pretty much 4oz protein and a cup of cooked vegetables (a little more if it is salad) is what I can contain in a meal. And my meals are slathered in fat. I eat at least a tablespoon of homemade mayo with every meal, and I'm not afraid of fatty cuts of meat. Most days, I am weak and ravenous well before the 4-5 hour mark after lunch. My energy peak for the day has become around 2:00pm, and by 4:00 I have a headache and feel weak. By then, even if I eat a little something, I can't turn the feeling around. For example, right now I am typing with the headache that started at 4. I am presently 40lb overweight and can't imagine that I don't have enough fat to burn. Today I ate: 1 cup black coffee two eggs w/mayo about 4 oz chicken breast with mayo wrapped in lettuce. at 3:30, I had celery sticks dipped in, you guessed it, mayo, and half a banana. Dinner was steak and about a cup of sauteed kale, squash, onions with a nice fatty sauce. After every meal, I am very full and my heart pounds. What the heck is going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I'm not sure about the medical issues, but I don't think you're eating nearly enough through the day! Your breakfast has no vegies, 2 eggs probably isn't sufficient protein, and a tablespoon of mayo isn't, IMO, a lot of fat! 4oz of chicken is also minimal, and I know you said you have a smaller stomach, but are you able to handle some more vegies? Having more meals (4-5), especially if you can't fit in a lot of food per sitting, is a great idea - make sure they fit the template though. Protein, fat and vegies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I want to second what Amberino said. Every time you eat, you need to put a little protein, fat, and veg. I see you had only one or two of these things at some times. Since you probably can't get in enough food at 3 meals, make it 4 or 5 and make them look like meals. One last thing, you can probably get a little more in if you cook your veggies. Some sort of sauteed anything will hold you over a lot longer than lettuce will. I am not sure about the pounding heart, but I do hope you feel better soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I agree with the prior responses. Further, while I can't speak to your medical issues, I wonder if you're staying sufficiently hydrated? Aim for drinking water, in the amount of at least half your body weight in ounces, daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 If your symptoms are recent, any chance you're close to your period? When I see people that have sudden hypoglycemia symptoms, it's often right before their period, which is when the body needs a higher amount of energy/carbs. You have some other things going on so perhaps that's not it, but figured I'd throw it out there in case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Poliquin Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 Thank you everyone for your input! I'm wondering if I increase the fat at mealtime if I will do better? I will try try try to eat more veggie at mealtime, but it will mean less protein. I was thinking more meals might make sense, but I was worried about interfering with my hormone function in the 4-5 hour window? The reason I included the Hashimoto fact was that it feels a bit like when I had the thyroid symptoms before being treated, and if my immune system is improving, maybe I need less medication? I know, I need to go to the doctor for that. Plus, Occam's razor. The most simple solution is probably the correct one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Angela - if you haven't checked in with your doc on your medications, now sounds like the time to do it! That would be my first thought. Then, like others said, aim for 4 or 5 balanced meals per day (even if they're smaller for awhile) and gradually work to increase the amount you can eat in a sitting. Hope to hear you're feeling better soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Poliquin Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 Thank you everyone for your help. I added veg to all my meals, and added a fourth meal. Tigah Blooood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee Lee Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 MORE CARBS, LADY!!!! People with thyroid issues are more susceptible to complications when going on the lower carb side of things. More sweet potatoes, more tubers, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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