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Khy    16

Khy
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I guess I am 6 days post-op. My surgery was last Tuesday. I feel ok except for the weakness and I really feel dizzy! I am walking around the house like I have had about 6 drinks too many. I called the nutritionist yesterday as I felt like I was not able to get in enough calories. Yesterday was about 687 and the day before that 569 and lower from there back to surgery. I am doing the best I can but I just don't seem to have a place to fit more. Has anyone else experienced this? Any suggestions?

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kellyw74    258

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I had the exact same thing after surgery. Do you take blood pressure meds??? If so, you may need to see your primary dr. to come off them as you may not need them any more. That was a problem for me.

I also was SEVERLY anemic after surgery and that was a big reason I was so dizzy!! A simple blood test will show that.

It is worth a trip to your dr. to see what is going on. :D

Kelly

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Khy    16

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I had the exact same thing after surgery. Do you take blood pressure meds??? If so, you may need to see your primary dr. to come off them as you may not need them any more. That was a problem for me.

I also was SEVERLY anemic after surgery and that was a big reason I was so dizzy!! A simple blood test will show that.

It is worth a trip to your dr. to see what is going on. :D

Kelly

No I am not on blood pressure meds so I don't think that can be a problem. Anemic... maybe.. but don't think so.

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SeattleSue    25

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No I am not on blood pressure meds so I don't think that can be a problem. Anemic... maybe.. but don't think so.

Khy

Even though you aren't on BP meds...I agree with Kelly...that's what it sounds like and you need to have your BP checked. You have described low BP symptoms. I'm sure they aren't exclusive to that...but it is what I experienced (especially going from a sit or squat to a stand...woooooooooo). Vertigo will effect you even in a horizontal position (i.e., in bed and you roll over and the whole room spins). Then you may have an inner ear infection.

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mommyofLDS    52

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At 6 days out, you shouldn't be worried about caloric intake at all. Right now, staying hydrated should be your #1 priority. Dehydration can cause a ton of issues, including low blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, and slower healing. At 6 days out, I don't think I was taking in 100 calories, much less what you're at. Right now your tummy is healing. What did your surgeon suggest?

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