alw1981 2 Posted January 22, 2013 I have been getting dizzy lately (since Saturday). My surgery was 1/7. I am on puréed foods now and I find it hard to get more that 500 calories/day. What causes the light headedness? Has anyone else experienced this? Any quick cures? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterthebean 8,146 Posted January 22, 2013 Could be dehydration or low blood sugar. When you suddenly go low/no carb weird things happen. Your body is so used to burning sugar for fuel it doesn't want to burn anything else (fat). But it will adjust if that is the problem. But if you're not drinking enough Water, you need to increase it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taylor Webster 28 Posted January 22, 2013 I had my surgery on 1/9 and just had my post-op appointment. I have been having the same problem to the point I pass out. My surgeon said that it is a combination of low blood pressure and dehydration! The solution is FLUIDS, and lots of them! He said it is normal and should pass in two- three weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mokee 588 Posted January 22, 2013 I had surgery on nov 28 and I still get dizzy and off balance. Sometimes I have to grab onto something to keep from falling. I also hope it will pass soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstartover 101 Posted January 22, 2013 When I get lightheaded I need sugar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DUBrookie03 142 Posted January 22, 2013 This had been happening to me for almost 2 weeks, EVERY time I got up I would take about 3 steps and then it would hit like a train, I'd almost pass out and/or black out and feel SO weird!!! I have been killing Water over the past week and finally the dizziness upon standing is beginning to subside. Try drinking more. I started sleeping with a water bottle in bed with me at night, and everytime I woke up, or changed positions, I took several big drinks. Before I knew it I was killing a 16.9 oz bottle in my sleep every night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alw1981 2 Posted January 23, 2013 Thank you for the advice. I definitely don't get enough Water but I never feel "thirsty" so I didn't think it was a big deal. I will start drinking much more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neccie 0 Posted January 23, 2013 I have been getting dizzy lately (since Saturday). My surgery was 1/7. I am on puréed foods now and I find it hard to get more that 500 calories/day. What causes the light headedness? Has anyone else experienced this? Any quick cures? Well I know for me I have a potassium deficiency that I am having trouble controlling. I stand up and after a few steps I'm almost blacking out and on the floor. I have had 4 IVs in 7 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
