Dizzy And Feeling Faint..... .

[windycitymom 60]

I am almost 4 weeks post op and get very dizzy while I am standing up. Sometimes it happens when I get up quickly and other times it is when I am just standing. The other day I almostassed out in the grocery store. Kinda scary.. I am drinking 70-90 oz Fluid daily and getting in 70+g Protein and 600-800 cal per day. My pcp has asked me to increase my cal to 1000 cal per day and increase my sodium. I have a low bmi so I am happy to do that. I also had a calf cramp for almost 2 weeks. Pcp is testing for blood clots.

[IowaAndy 95]

Curious are you taking any medication for blood pressure. I know that mine has been cut with the amount of weight that I have lost to this point.

[IowaAndy 95]

I always have a drink with me....whether it is Water, crystal light or diet cranberry. One thing that you can try after you have been sitting around for a bit is before getting up begin to move your feet and legs around. This will help to get the blood moving out of your lower extremities and back to your brain where you need it the most. As for the cramps you may not be getting enough potassium. Low potassium can be a sign of cramps. Try eating a bananna a day or things that are high in potassium to see if this helps you.

[Nancy Higgs 2]

Ive had the same thing happen to me.Im on blood pressure meds so my Dr has adjusted them down.He thinks I need to consume more calaries also.But it's hard to get alot in.I was sleeved on Jan,10 and ive lost 31 lbs so far even though I had a 21/2 week stall.Im very happy with my results.I also started this journey with a low BMI 37.6 weighed 209 so the lower our BMI is the slower we lose the weight.But for me Im happy with that alot less worry for the extra skin sagging.Im not much of an exerciser but I have taken up walking so Im walk 4-6 days a week 3 miles in a 40 min time frame and I have to say I love the walking.Keep up the good work and We all will get there !!!!

[windycitymom 60]

Curious are you taking any medication for blood pressure. I know that mine has been cut with the amount of weight that I have lost to this point.

Thanks I just visited my PCP and my bloood pressure was perfect! I forgot the exact numbers but it was exactly the same as pre op. (I think like 118:72 or lower).

[windycitymom 60]

I always have a drink with me....whether it is Water, crystal light or diet cranberry. One thing that you can try after you have been sitting around for a bit is before getting up begin to move your feet and legs around. This will help to get the blood moving out of your lower extremities and back to your brain where you need it the most. As for the cramps you may not be getting enough potassium. Low potassium can be a sign of cramps. Try eating a bananna a day or things that are high in potassium to see if this helps you.

Thanks, I did take potassium and that is when the cramp went away. I will probably have bananas soon once I am cleared for solid food great idea!

[windycitymom 60]

Ive had the same thing happen to me.Im on blood pressure meds so my Dr has adjusted them down.He thinks I need to consume more calaries also.But it's hard to get alot in.I was sleeved on Jan,10 and ive lost 31 lbs so far even though I had a 21/2 week stall.Im very happy with my results.I also started this journey with a low BMI 37.6 weighed 209 so the lower our BMI is the slower we lose the weight.But for me Im happy with that alot less worry for the extra skin sagging.Im not much of an exerciser but I have taken up walking so Im walk 4-6 days a week 3 miles in a 40 min time frame and I have to say I love the walking.Keep up the good work and We all will get there !!!!

I'm having a hard time getting over 700 cal in a day but working on it! Best of luck! I am walking 2-3/wk for roughly 40-60 min too.

Keep up the excellent work!!!