All of this time, I thought I was experiencing dumping syndrome, but have discovered I have reactive hypoglycemia, due to my gastric bypass.

Reactive hypoglycemia occurs soon after meal rich with carbohydrates. It happens in several conditions:
1. Very fast glucose absorption due to total or partial stomach removal (gastric bypass);
2. Congenital fructose intolerance;
3. Leucin intolerance, and
4. Idiopathic type (probably psychosomatic).

Although symptoms vary according to individuals’ sensitivity to the elevation and decline of glucose levels, some of the more common symptoms are:

  • fatigue
  • dizziness
  • light-headedness
  • sweating
  • headaches
  • palpitations
  • depression
  • nervousness
  • irritability
  • tremors
  • flushing
  • craving sweets
  • increased appetite
  • rhinitis
  • epileptic-type response to rapidly flashing bright lights

Thank you Melting Mama for introducing me to this phenomenom, now I can understand it!

If anyone else has any information, I would be very happy if you could contact me.