Vertigo?

[Fallenangel2904 494]

I'm a little over 2 months out, down 74lbs. I feel great physically. The only thing is latley I've been experiencing quite a bit of vertigo when I get up too fast or as I'm bending over. Things will kind of spin for a second and Ill feel light headed. About 6 years ago I had lost 70 or so pounds and remember experiencing this often. I remember once I was on a trip with a class in college and as I was standing there in the middle of a lecture I almost passed out and everything went black. Scary feeling. I'm starting to feel like that again and I'm a little worried. Is it from the weight loss? Has anyone experiences this? Going to make an appointment with my doctor soon if it continues.

[Oliver's Mom 258]

Are you taking any blood pressure meds? If so, it might be too large a dose with your weight loss. Or it could be a virus, or crystals in your inner ear. Definitely call your doc to find out why. It's something that can be dealt with. Good luck.

[JamesHRN 114]

Hi falling angel I have the same issue but it is because at least for me that with the weight loss comes lower blood pressure when you make a sudden change in position the lower blood pressure tries to compensate which causes light headedness just keep this in mind and change your positions slowly it happens with people who have not even had VSG

[Fallenangel2904 494]

Thank you both. No I'm not on any meds for blood pressure. Pre op I did have some high blood pressure readings but it decreased after surgery. Haven't checked it recently. Going to try to be slower in my movements. And if it continues see my doctor.

[Thin Within 17]

Sounds like you might have low blood sugar.

[SeriouslyChange 319]

It's a result of the lower calorie intake. Happens to me too. It gets better but I think it's a long term thing

[missjenny 43]

This happens to me when I'm dehydrated.

[Fallenangel2904 494]

So I got this again tonight very bad. I went to a workout class with my best friend. It was a high intensity workout (called boot camp lol) I had never been before and went to check it out with my friend. I knew it was going to be tough but it kicked my butt! Towards the end I felt extremely light headed again and everything was getting fuzzy and blurry and I saw black spots. I had to sit down and couldn't hear out of my right ear. I say, drank some Water and after a few minutes I was okay and returned to normal. It definitely has to do with my inner ear. I'm going to make an appointment with the doctor now because that was scary!

Thanks for the replies all!

[sarahzamudio1091 185]

This happened to me too , went to the Er and they did all kinds of cat scans . Everything was fine , he said slight dehydration