1 Week Post NF Update - Shaky and Fatigued (Hypoglycemia or sugar withdrawal?)

Let me start off by saying that everything has been going really well. I had a follow up appointment with my surgeon last night and he said everything seems like it's doing really well. I've had no problems swallowing, no GERD, and have just been dealing with the gas the comes along with the NF. I've even been able to eat some things like eggs, noodles, and a pancake.

The issue I'm currently dealing with is that I feel shaky and fatigued, especially in the mornings and at night (cold sweats). My mom is hypoglycemic, and told me I probably have low blood sugar. So I tried eating some candy (PEZ) when I felt ill, and it helped a lot.

I'm wondering if maybe it's just some sugar withdrawal. Like many people, I drank 4-5 cans of Coke a day and lived on eating candy and foods high in sugar. With the drastic change in diet, I think my body is having a problem adjusting.

Has anyone else experienced the same thing I'm currently going through?

Yes and no. I did last night, but that's probably my own fault for eating some food that I shouldn't have at this point. I've been doing some more reading on what I should be eating and am doing more protein. Apparently I'm supposed to turn to protein and away from the sugar. Today has been a much better day since.

Went to the er because I couldn't wait til Monday. I was very dehydrated, and after some fluids, feel much better. When you're dehydrated, your body also craves sugar. It also explains the fatigue and shakiness. I'm drinking much more and am feeling better. I'll post an update tomorrow as to how my night goes. Thanks everyone.

I'm back. I had a really tough night doing liquids on my own. I can't burp, and as a result I'm in some pain and dey heaving. They're going to keep me overnight and check it out with an endoscopy tomorrow.