Dizzy/ Blackouts

[gwynne 14]

Hi All,

I'm nearly 2 weeks PO lost 22lbs and has been experiencing dizziness and temporary blackouts when I walk.

Bright lights hurt too. My concentration is low, response is slow too.

I can't walk as much as I'd like. I get tired really easily and my shoulders starts to ache ( i think due to low energy)

The thing is, I'm diabetic, and very conscious about my blood sugar, so far, my BS has gone down tremendously, and occasionally slightly, just very slightly high, otherwise, normal.

SO i conclude it is not hypoG. What's going on? I'm kinda worried.

Also, I fear eating anymore because the rate i'm eating. my BS is normal, I worry that if i eat anymore, my BS will go up, and I really don't want to be on diabetic meds again....

Pls enlighten me...

Thank you!

[Wheetsin 714]

I would say call your nutritionist. Extreme fatigue is not uncommon (I went through it my second to third week). They should be able to help you figure out sone ways to feel normal again. They may advise a bit more sugar (a cup of juice, or popsicle or something) so you'll want to make sure you're doing it under their guidance.

Also, make sure you're getting in enough hydration. It doesn't take much drop in our internal Water volumes before you start to fall apart. The Protein helps too, but IMO the Water is a much more immediate player.

[Lissa 2,631]

I agree with Wheetsin! Call your nut and up the Water intake before you end up in the hospital with dehydration. You might even want to call your doctor and see if s/he recommends that you get an iv to rehydrate you at this point.

[Globetrotter 1,340]

Yeah, that soon post-op and your hydration is the mitigating factor in everything. I went through extreme fatigue in my first 2 weeks po, I think most of us do, after all, you are taking in less calories all day than an infant in a single meal!

[lessofme2010 25]

^{Are you taking all your vitamins..?? B-12 is super important.}

^Julie

[hadouni 301]

I tend toward anemia and I have low blood pressure. I've been trying to do some yard work lately and I feel like I'm constantly in a half black-out/almost fainting state. It especially hits me when I move to stand up from squatting or kneeling. I have to take lots of breaks and drink lots of fluids. I probably out to take some Iron too. I haven't yet but I have it on hand.

The others are right though- check in with your Surgeon's office is what I'd do.

[M_Johnson 43]

I are with hadouni, it sounds like it could be your blood pressure is to low. Call your doctor and see if you can get a blood pressure check.

I also agree with hydration. Make sure you are always drinking Water.

Good luck!!!

[gwynne 14]

Hi All,

Thanks for the advice! my Dr gave me some B complex today. I feel better I think...

I forgot to check my pressure though.. I'll keep an eye on it...

Thank you!