Extreme Nausea

[KimmyTx 0]

I'm 7 weeks out and have had a horrible problem with dizziness the past week or so, after having had none since surgery. Has anyone else had this problem and figured out what was causing it? So far I've ruled out low blood pressure and an inner ear infection.

[MrsShannonDennis 10]

I get really dizzy from 3 things: low hydration, low carbs (energy), or low calories. I am almost possitive it is one of these of the combo of a couple. I am 14 months post op and I got through dizziness a lot

[KimmyTx 0]

Thank you so much. If anything, it would have to be the hydration. I had to give up my beloved Dr. Pepper when I got the band so have been drinking a ton of coffee, which I'm sure doesn't help. Gonna keep drinking Water and see if that does it.

[KimmyTx 0]

How low is too low when you talk about carbs and calories? Have you found that the nausea contributes to low calorie intake?

[Band_Groupie 3]

Ask your Doc about all this, but generally anything less than 800 cals. is considered 'starvation mode'. My dizziness, (actually fainted twice, never have before) after some testing, was probably due to dehydration...you NEED a minimum of 64oz. of Water or SF flavored water and I work to get near a gallon...like you said, if you drink coffee (I have 3 cups a day), you'll need more than the 64oz. and the coffee doesn't count. Hope you're feeling better soon!