So embarrassed!

[Lisa R. 9]

It's been 3 weeks since my surgery and I've had brief episodes of being light headed. Not a big deal, after all I just had surgery and I feel exhausted most of the time. Well yesterday I took my dog to the vet and while speaking to the vet I had another spell, but this time I totally passed out. I woke up on the floor to the vet asking me if I'm ok. I was so embarrassed and scared at the same time. I've never fainted before. My post op appointment said I had low levels of Iron and Vitamin D and I am taking medicine for that. Has anyone else experienced this???

[mokee 588]

Sounds like blood pressure dropped. Are you on medicine for that? If so go to PCP and get it checked out.

[ebonisekim 1,713]

I'm 7 weeks and I've had episodes of this light headed ness but I've never pass out I would be so scared hope your doing better

[Lisa R. 9]

I've been on blood pressure for almost 7 years.....one of the reasons for having this surgery. My blood pressure meds did change after my surgery. I will be calling my doctor today.

[jtdavis71 6]

You could have several things going on with you. 1. your blood count could be low 2. you can have a Iron deficiency or 3. you need to come off your blood pressure medicine or your blood pressure medicine needs to be changed but make sure you go see your doctor.

[Sharon's last chance 88]

Make sure not dehydrated ascwell. I was very lightheaded when dehydrated. Hope you find and fix this issue quickly.

[Lisa R. 9]

Went to the doctors and my blood pressure was 98/58. Way to low! So I am no longer taking blood pressure meds. Something I have been looking forward to, but didn't expect for it to happen only 3 weeks out of surgery. So glad I decided to go to the doctors. :0)

[Kennedy310 33]

Glad you're okay. And good to hear you resolved the issue with your doctor.

Thanks for sharing. I'm on blood pressure medication as well. So, I will definitely monitor it after my surgery.

[Amanda626 153]

Bless your heart! Hope u have resolved the problem

[mark! 449]

Glad you figured a possible issue. I check my blood pressure regularly at the house, and once my bp was around 110/60 on meds, I stopped taking them so it didn't get any lower. Now I only get light headed when not drinking enough, or when getting up too fast and the blood rushes from my head.

[skinnyfate1004 21]

Had same thing and its from not taking your iron!!!!!! Take it!!! ASAP!!!

[skinnyfate1004 21]

Oh and blood pressure too! I had to stop taking that too! So glad your ok now!!

[Lisa R. 9]

I take pills for Iron twice a day so I know that's ok.

[mvickyway 256]

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That is super fast! Congrats and I am so glad you figured it out and it was a positive

[Delena2/11 59]

Good for you Lisa! Can you imagine if this happened while driving? I'm glad you jumped on this so fast and saw your doc.