Do you ever get Dizzy

[MJK Media 0]

I am on my post op liquid diet and yesterday I had an episode where it fel like I was going to pass out. but of course I held it together, has anyone else had a similiar experience?

[GayleTX 1]

Sounds like your sugar may be falling low. Are you diabetic? On diabetic meds? Even if you're not, your sugar level may bounce up and down. Have you got a way to check it?

[giveyouthemoon 4]

I did get dizzy post op but didn't know if it was the liquids or residuals from anesthesia. They say it takes a good couple weeks to get all of the anesthesia out of your system.

Take it easy, ok? No running around. You aren't pushing it are you?

[TIDGE 0]

Sounds like low blood sugar to me too - I used to get this A LOT along with a hot sweat, and trembles.

Hot sweet tea and a 10 min lie down will sort it out.

[Jachut 487]

I had several bouts of fainting on the pre-op, post-op liquid phase. Pre-op my doc told me to just stop the Optifast as I didnt have a fatty enlarged liver anyhow, and had a BMI of 35. He said it just didnt matter enough if it was doing that to me.

Post Op I ditched the Optifast, juice and Water routine and made some more hearty Soups that contained Protein and carbs - like a lentil and vegetable Soup, and liquifying spaghetti bolognaise with a tin of tomatoes so it was soupy, I did just fine on that sort of food and was able to make it liquid enough for the various stages of recovery - ie. I had "real" food in liquid form, not a steady diet of yogurt and custard.

I only had to do two days of Clear Liquids though.

[LapBandit 5]

I had, and still do if I bend over too quickly, slight dizziness. My doc said that it takes most people up to 6 weeks before the effects of anesthiesia (SP) completely leave the system. But, I'd agree with the others and have your sugar checked to be safe! Good luck!

[PhotoNut 7]

Hey MJK, are you getting enough Protein in your diet? You might just need more "food". Can you give us an example of a day's food intake?

[MJK Media 0]

Yes, I am now in my mushie stage and haven't had any as of yet, but still monitoring it. I am able to take down hearty Soups and stuff without liquifying it so I am wondering if I am ready for a fill. after 5 weeks of liquids the cambells chicken and rice is like a filet mignon! oooh wee it is soo good.

I think Iw as pushing my self a little hard trying to heal quickly. I will continue monitoring and let you know.

I was thinking that it might have been the cappucino I had, so i am kind of scared to drink coffee again, anyone else have issues with coffee now?

[MoOrLess 0]

I don't drink coffee....but as a diabetic I definitely get dizzy when my sugar is too low..............5 weeks of liquids? I guarantee your blood sugar is too low - then you drank the cappucino and it came back up - maybe too fast? then dropped again - that would then make you dizzy.

Not a doctor - just a thought. Go ahead and drink your coffee I say!

[PhotoNut 7]

Five weeks of liquids. Geesh. You must have some kinda will power buddy! hehe

Hope you are feeling better and I know how good those mushies tasted after just 2 weeks on liquids.. You must be in Heaven!

[Tricia K. 0]

I get dizzy every now and then. It happens mostly when I stand up too quickly. I am properly hydrated and get plenty of Protein in my diet. I've had my sugar levels checked and everything is nomal.