Dizziness after surgery

[mizehpanther 3]

Hi guys,

I had my surgery on June 18th with Dr. Nick Nicholson. Everything was great except that I had a really hard time waking up from the anaesthesia. I didn't have any of the symptoms they warned me about. No pain, no nausea, no acid reflux. I didn't use my pain meds at all except whatever they put in my IV while I wasn't paying attention.

I got discharged 2 days later. Still no pain, but feeling a bit strange and uncomfortable. Since then, I've been feeling very dizzy when I'm still. I've felt like this before twice when I came off a cruise and got "sea legs", which can be best described as if you are at the beach, waist deep in the Water, and the waves are pushing you around gently. Oddly, I don't feel dizzy at all while driving or dancing. Anyway, it is quite annoying and draining.

I am 12 days post op. Could this still be attributed to the anaesthesia? I'm not perfect when it comes to the fluids, Vitamins, and Protein intake, but I get them in for the most part. Any ideas why I might be feeling this way?

[Dschraub 3]

You may be dehydrated. Pinch the top of your hand and if the skin doesn't go back down try to get more fluids in. If you can't then you may have to go to the er. Is your urine real dark?

[jacquie12sign 11]

I agree sounds like you need more Water. Sip as much as you can. I had the same problem until I learned to drink more. Once in a while I still get that way if I don't drink enough water.

Hang in there.

[mizehpanther 3]

I am not dehydrated. I pinched the skin, and it went down quickly. I already went to the ER and they checked my fluids and electrolytes and they were fine. They were still attributing the dizziness to anaesthesia, but I don't know...

[Lisha73 97]

I had the same issue after surgery...I was on a patch that went behind my ear for 10 days. It was the only thing that worked for me. They say you can get them from pharmacy area for motion sickness they are the same thing...mine was a prescription from the hospital but they said if I needed them after to go to walgreens.

[Corky6984 134]

I had the same issue after surgery...I was on a patch that went behind my ear for 10 days. It was the only thing that worked for me. They say you can get them from pharmacy area for motion sickness they are the same thing...mine was a prescription from the hospital but they said if I needed them after to go to walgreens.

And if you get these and remove it, make sure you wash your hands! They warned me about this before surgery that if you touch your eyes, it dilates them, just like you had an eye exam. I had to laugh at my anesthesiologist, though because my surgeon was telling me people would call him 3 days after (we only had to wear them for 3 days) and said they were going blind and my anesthesiologist said, "But I don't care because I look good!" LoL!

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[AmyRN09 28]

Hi guys' date='

I had my surgery on June 18th with Dr. Nick Nicholson. Everything was great except that I had a really hard time waking up from the anaesthesia. I didn't have any of the symptoms they warned me about. No pain, no nausea, no acid reflux. I didn't use my pain meds at all except whatever they put in my IV while I wasn't paying attention.

I got discharged 2 days later. Still no pain, but feeling a bit strange and uncomfortable. Since then, I've been feeling very dizzy when I'm still. I've felt like this before twice when I came off a cruise and got "sea legs", which can be best described as if you are at the beach, waist deep in the Water, and the waves are pushing you around gently. Oddly, I don't feel dizzy at all while driving or dancing. Anyway, it is quite annoying and draining.

I am 12 days post op. Could this still be attributed to the anaesthesia? I'm not perfect when it comes to the fluids, Vitamins, and Protein intake, but I get them in for the most part. Any ideas why I might be feeling this way?[/quote']

I had surgery the exact same day as you and I also had problems with lightheaded was and dizziness. I called my NUT and she suggested that I wasn't getting in enough calories or Fluid. I immediate increased the 2. She also suggested incorporating Gatorade (G2) here and there throughout the day incase your electrolytes are off. I haven't had this problem since after making sure I get my fluids and more calories in. Good luck

[artymama 170]

I am day 5 and if I don't have some sugar from apple juice or G2 throughout the day I feel the same way. I also need to start a Protein Shake soon after waking or I feel crappy!

[omabug 2]

Hi guys' date='

I had my surgery on June 18th with Dr. Nick Nicholson. Everything was great except that I had a really hard time waking up from the anaesthesia. I didn't have any of the symptoms they warned me about. No pain, no nausea, no acid reflux. I didn't use my pain meds at all except whatever they put in my IV while I wasn't paying attention.

I got discharged 2 days later. Still no pain, but feeling a bit strange and uncomfortable. Since then, I've been feeling very dizzy when I'm still. I've felt like this before twice when I came off a cruise and got "sea legs", which can be best described as if you are at the beach, waist deep in the Water, and the waves are pushing you around gently. Oddly, I don't feel dizzy at all while driving or dancing. Anyway, it is quite annoying and draining.

I am 12 days post op. Could this still be attributed to the anaesthesia? I'm not perfect when it comes to the fluids, Vitamins, and Protein intake, but I get them in for the most part. Any ideas why I might be feeling this way?[/quote']

You need more fluids and Proteins u will feel better. I had that to. Remember things that melt are fluids. Yorgourt becomes a Fluid and has Protein.< /p>