Dizziness

[downysoft 51]

I am five days post op and am experiencing dizziness. Is this normal?

[stept04 465]

I have read some other post of people experiencing dizziness post-op, seems to usually have to do with the lack of food and it normally gets better after you start eating more. That's not to say that is your problem though it is always good to discuss stuff like this with your dr. especially if it keeps up. You could also try over the counter medicine called Dramamine get the one that contains meclazine(sp?). It is good for dizziness, vertigo. and sea sickness. But like I said talk to your Doc if it keeps up.

~~~Stephanie

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Make sure you are not getting dehydrated!

[txsonicguy 262]

I had this really bad about the point you are. I also had absolutely ZERO energy - I'm talking couldn't stay awake while driving. My nurse told me it was my body "shocked" from the caloric reduction. She recommended I switch from the Atkins shakes I was using with 15g of Protein, to something higher.

Several on this board recommended Premier Protein (which I got at Costco). That bumped the Protein up to 30g and still taste pretty good.

[Veronica68 81]

I had dizziness and had my blood pressure checked- it was fine. Turned out my blood sugar was too low. I was on meds for it and got taken off them and was fine. If you are on meds for bp or diebeties I would contact your pcp.