Dizzy

[Wenbiggs 12]

I am 3 months post op and I have been getting dizzy a lot. Does anyone else have this problem?

[Happy Camper 266]

Wen are you getting all Fluid in? Also have you had your potassium checked? I was getting heart palpitations and was a bit dizzy, found I was low. Now almost 6 mos post op I stll am taking potassium. Maybe time to get some labs just to see where your levels are at?

Best to you

[Lilee84 648]

I am 3 months post op and I have been getting dizzy a lot. Does anyone else have this problem?

What's your normal daily carb intake? There's a strong possibility that you're ketotic. I had the same issue last year and couldn't figure it out for the life of me - I even went to the Dr. The first question he asked me was how many carbs I was getting a day.

[kyllfalcon 768]

Lilee84,

How many carbs did the doc want you to have, and what was your actual intake?

I stay in a constant state of ketosis, but I am not dizzy. I typically have around 40 to 50 grams of carbs per day. My instructions from the surgeon were to have under 100, but I lose weight better keeping the intake down.

To the original poster, are you on any blood pressure medications? If so, they may now be too strong for you. I've had to cut back on mine.

[Lilee84 648]

Lilee84,

How many carbs did the doc want you to have, and what was your actual intake?

I stay in a constant state of ketosis, but I am not dizzy. I typically have around 40 to 50 grams of carbs per day. My instructions from the surgeon were to have under 100, but I lose weight better keeping the intake down.

To the original poster, are you on any blood pressure medications? If so, they may now be too strong for you. I've had to cut back on mine.

I was on a keto-diet with 30-40g of carbs per day. One symptom or side effect of ketosis is vertigo or dizziness, but just like with any medication, not everyone will experience all symptoms.

I agree that OP may be having BP issues they may want to have checked.

[clk 3,519]

It could also easily be B12 deficiency (causes lightheadeness) or Iron deficiency. This early out you're still getting a lot of your Protein from shakes, right? I do get lightheaded if I take my carbs too low, too.

Best bet is to get a panel done just to be sure you're alright, anyway. I thought I was doing fine and just got tested recently and found I was really low on both, explaining my dizzy spells, fatigue, forgetfulness and irritability. Well...perhaps the irritability is just me.

Hope you figure it out soon!

~Cheri

[nowatgoal 77]

The dizzy-feel-like-your-going-to-faint-upon-standing thing has been a major issue for me, especially the first few months after surgery. And as some have already said, I've noticed it's directly related to my blood pressure and my carb intake (ketosis). When I'm really cutting my carbs and my BP is low, I'll go through a few weeks of this and during that time I have learned to get up slowly and hold on to something. I think it's great advice to get your labs done.

[Wenbiggs 12]

Thanks everyone!!!!! I called my doctor today and I'm going Monday to see him and do lab work.

[Happy Camper 266]

Wen, let us know what happens. Hopefully you get things in alignment, feel better and possibly help someone else along the way!

[Meredit 15]

I get very dizzy and lightheaded to and the room either goes white or black and I almost pass out. I just had labs down last month and my Iron and D were low, so I have been supplementing them. I keep carbs around 30grams per day so I am sure I am in ketosis, but is that what is causing this dizzy spells?