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Weird Readings Post Operation

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joelcam

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Hi,

I'm a bit worried that my readings have been higher since having key-hole surgery under general aneasthetic and am worried that I now need to start injected more insulin.

I had the op two weeks ago and put the intital higher readings down to the fact that I was sat on my butt with my leg resting....took a bit more insulin and hoped this would do the trick. It did but still got a few readings over 8mmol (which I don't usually get). I also did not do any training and I used to train 5 times a week (2 cardio 3 weight training) so again expected this to have an impact.

Anyway, I am now back in my normal routine (as in back to work) although I am not training (starting tonight). I am still taking 1 unit more for breakfast, lunch and evening meals and still getting some high readings.

Any thoughts on what the issue is? Could it simply be that I am not training now, could it be that general anaesthetic messes you up, could it be that my body is in recovery from the op (still major swelling but expected) and this is what is messing me up?

Any advice or similar experiences would be appreciated....

JC
 
joelcam said:
Any thoughts on what the issue is? Could it simply be that I am not training now, could it be that general anaesthetic messes you up, could it be that my body is in recovery from the op (still major swelling but expected) and this is what is messing me up?

Any advice or similar experiences would be appreciated....

JC
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Mmmmm........ I think you have answered your own post.

Your routine has changed, your body has been messed about with both the general anaesthetic and the Op.....it is no surprise to me that your levels are adrift. It may take some time to settle down and you may need to adjust your dosage to compensate until you are back to normal.

My BG levels are still haywire after 6 months of Cancer treatment, something I just had to 'roll' with. Everything will affect what happens in your body.

If you are still concerned you should discuss this with your GP/DSN.

Ken
 
It is most likely to be due to both...

It takes time for the body to settle after having any operation, and if you've still got swelling, then the body is still under stress with healing.. Not exercising will also mean a need to increase your insulin levels to counteract so you may need to be making adjustments still..

You need to monitor frequently to keep a eye on everything, as levels can dropped pretty quick when they decided to return to nomal, so be ready to counteract an hypo..

There is also the possibility as you mentiond, that the operation has changed your insulin requirements slightly, to a certain extent only time will tell this..

Just keep on top of it all as much as possible, and as I said eariler be ready to counteract a hypo
 
Thanks for the replies guys, appreciated.

Ken - Hope everything has gone well with your treatment too and all the best for the future..
 
joelcam said:
Ken - Hope everything has gone well with your treatment too and all the best for the future..
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Thanks for that. :D
Yes, in remission now. Hopefully beaten the bu**er ! I am now struggling with Bg control, too many hypo's. I find that my Diabetes medication is possibly too much, so discussions with Endo and adjustments till I get back to normal readings. Just another little challenge........ :wink:

Ken
 
Joelcam,

I am sure once you start training again you will see your bg's come down. Just remember to keep testing as much as possible, the 1 unit increase per meal may need to be necessary anymore, so test, test, test and go off your meter readings to see if this is the case.

Hope you are keeping better after your op!

Nigel
 
Hey me too. I just had keyhole surgery on my shoulder this morning, under general anaesthetic. Ick. Haven't been able to get back below 17 all day despite practically measuring my insulin in pints instead of units! I don't half feel ******!
Can't remember it being this bad last time. Although it did hurt more last time. For some reason the doctor kept telling the nurses to give me actrapid, which makes no sense to me. I'm already on humalog, which us faster in theory. Don't know if the high levels are down to the general disruption and full-on panic attack, or the anaesthetic drugs, or the fact they injected me with tramadol, which I don't tolerate very well. Makes me feel like I've taken some very bad amphetamines, with the teeth grinding and twitchiness. Not good!
Hopefully it'll sort itself out soon cos I feel truly grim. Annoyed that the shot of local anaesthetic they put into my neck hasn't worn off after 15 hours, half my face is numb! So I'm itching but I can't feel when I scratch! Grr!
Anyway i hope you guys are feeling better soon :-)
does general anaesthetic make you wake up crying or is that just me being a freak? Happens every time!
 
Hi Badmedisin
Hope you're feeling better today :)
I always feel weepy coming round from a general anaesthetic and sick too-didnt help last time that one of the nurses sat on the end of the bed swinging her leg so the bed/trolley was rocking. I slurrily tried to asked her to stop,but she didnt hear- was gassing to other staff about holidays, I remember-consequently I vommited everywhere, which did get her attention :lol:
wishing you a speedy recovery.
Jus x
 
Thanks Jus!
I agree, puking on people is the best way to get their attention! Works every time.
I've managed to get my blood sugars normal now, better since I got all that yucky tramadol out of my system. So I think I'm gonna try making the switch from lantus to porcine hypurin tomorrow, since i've got the rest of the week off to keep an eye on myself. Never thought I'd be excited about a change of insulin, but you've inspired me :-)
have a great weekend!
 
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