sarah_cook2007's Journal, 15 March 2012

I think I am sufferring with low blood sugar. I fainted at work yesterday...it was the first time I have ever fainted in my life. It was really scary. I was at the copier making copies when all the sudden I got really dizzy and short of breath only able to breathe really shallow...then I started to have a panic attack about it and got hot, shakey, and my heart was racing. Next thing I know my vision was fading...the whole room turning to black even though my eyes were open. Next thing I knew I was on the floor being nudged and people saying my name. I had ate plenty yesterday...had a carnation instant breakfast, and a salad for lunch...This happened right after lunch. If it happens again I suppose I'll go to the doctor. I'm wondering if I am losing too much weight too fast.
207.0 lb Lost so far: 28.0 lb.    Still to go: 57.0 lb.    Diet followed reasonably well.
losing 7.0 lb a week

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That is so scary, I fainted at work but when I did it was due to the tanning bed! It's the worst feeling in the world and you have no control. Hope everything is ok!  
15 Mar 12 by member: Haley13P
I go to the doctor even if this is the only time it's happened. They're the only one's who can guess the cause. It would be horrible if the next time it happened you were driving.  
15 Mar 12 by member: diddoh
I agree with Diddoh. I think a trip to the doctor is def in order. Better safe than sorry. I'm glad you are alright but even if its low blood sugar the doc can get u regulated on an eating schedule. Def get it checked out!! 
15 Mar 12 by member: orchidannie
Wow Sarah, that IS scary. I would go to the doctor too. When I first started losing, I lost about 15 lbs a month for the first 4 or 5 months, but I was a lot heavier than you. My OB told me (after I'd already lost 100 lbs.) that a sensible rate of loss is about A sensible rate of weight loss is around 1 to 2lbs a week. I've also heard that a safe and healthy rate of weight loss is about 1% of your weight a week. But DEFINITELY go to the doctor.  
15 Mar 12 by member: Helewis
Wahhhhhhhhh... I just HATE going to the doctor, but I have an appointment today at 3:30. We will get this situated and I will keep you all updated. 
15 Mar 12 by member: sarah_cook2007
It is scary! I had one episode following sugery of such low blood pressue that I passed out. But even as a healthy person I felt close a few times. Those were when I wasn't eating enough, and working out alot. A carnation drink and salad don't sound like enough food to me! Eat more! Being in 'starvation' mode can lead to heart problems.  
15 Mar 12 by member: JessWhatINeeded
Yikes! I hope the doctor was able to tell you something useful. Fainting is awful.  
15 Mar 12 by member: just.keep.swimming

     
 

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