Sleeved&Hopeful 182 Posted March 14, 2012 So I stood up from laying on the couch about half an hour ago and I almost passed out. My legs almost gave out beneath me. I immediately thought of possible dehydration so i went and got a glass of Water. I am getting fluids in fine but have realized that yesterday I must have drank more tea than water. I really think that I made a grave mitsake. I will not be drinking any more tea today. I felt better once I drank some water. I better stick to the crystal lite and water more than the tea. That scared the crap out of me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nowatgoal 77 Posted March 14, 2012 This is how I was for TWO MONTHS after my surgery. I had to hang on to something every single time I stood up. Everything would go black and I'd have to wait for it to pass. My blood pressure had dropped drastically after the surgery so I upped my salt intake which helped quite a bit. I also tried, like you, to drink more fluids which has never been my strong suit because I'm not thirsty so I have to be ever mindful. At the 10 week mark, this had all gone away because I was finally able to eat more than 200-300 calories (I was up to 600) and, combined with the added salt for my BP, and the fluids - no more black outs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twoboysandagirl 109 Posted March 14, 2012 I had that happen A LOT during my losing stage... yep just up your water...have you tried MIO? I switched from K2O because it is way cheaper than crystal light and it has no calories no fat no sodium, no sugar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IowaAndy 95 Posted March 14, 2012 This is called posturial hypotension. When you lay down and then sit up or are sitting and then stand up the blood is all going to your feet and that is why you get light headed. I would suggest that if you are lying down that you sit up and rest for a minute or 2 and start to move your feet around as this will get your blood pumping and back towards your head. If you ever get up and feel lightheaded please sit back down as you do not want to risk passing out and falling and causing harm to yourself. Drink your Water and crystal light and try to stay away from too much caffiene. 1 piper reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
