Light Headed

[RobinGirl 34]

I have been getting light headed when I stand up after sitting. Anyone else have this? I'm hitting my daily Protein (80g) and calorie (850 - 900 c) goals. Could it be the rapid weight loss? (21#'s in 4 weeks)

[lalaj 108]

Some say it could be dehydration, not eating enough, low blood pressure, low blood sugar, getting up to quickly and I'm sure other things as well.

I have been experiencing this myself. Have wondered why. I try to drink my 64oz, Protein, and Vitamins. It has affected me since my pre op diet. I made a doctors appointment to see why I'm still light headed 2 months post op.

I hope you find some relief very soon and the answer to your light headedness. Good luck

[judych 225]

I have been getting light headed when I stand up after sitting. Anyone else have this? I'm hitting my daily Protein (80g) and calorie (850 - 900 c) goals. Could it be the rapid weight loss? (21#'s in 4 weeks)

it very well could be a lowered blood sugar.... can you bump up your cals a bit?

[gottobeme 81]

I'll try this again. My previous post did not work....

It could be anything mentioned above. I dealt with vertigo during my 6 month pre op program and my weight loss docs had me see my PCP so I would pass that advice along to you. Mine turned out to be tiny crystals in my ear that move around sometimes. I am supposed to do positional "exercises" to help cure/prevent mine but when I am having vertigo episodes they just make me feel queasy and I'm afraid I will vomit.

[RobinGirl 34]

Thanks everyone, I think it is a bit of low blood sugar and blood pressure. My blood pressure is generally low and I bet its even lower now that I'm not stuffing my face with salty foods . I'm going to up my calories by 150 and see if it helps.

[Lap Band Gal 41]

Robin, how's your Water intake? At least 64 oz per day?

[karewpah 173]

Sometimes with local and lots of Water we get potassium depleted. Maybe ask your pcp