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I am almost 2 weeks post-op and I am constantly dizzy and EVERY time I eat anything I have to lay down because I get so sleepy I can't function! I take my Vitamins, the doctor says I'm taking in enough Protein and I drink enough Water. I am perplexed by these symptoms....I wasn't having them until a couple of days ago. Confused! Dizzy!! and Sleepy!!!

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If you are absolutely sure about your Fluid intake, are you on any blood pressure meds which may be lowering it too much? And is blood sugar an issue for you? If you're getting enough Protein, are you getting some carbs? Not crazy amounts or anything, but really low carb can cause some of that especially if it's sudden. Just random thoughts from someone who has not been sleeved yet.

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I would get checked out just to be on the safe side. But this is what my life was like for the first month post op . Tierd ,dizzy,and sleepy. Your body is going through a major change and shift that will take a while to level out. Keep up the fluids which can be the culprit and Protein. Good luck and hope you get better fast

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My BP is normal without meds... and I'm getting enough carbs.

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I would get checked out just to be on the safe side. But this is what my life was like for the first month post op . Tierd ' date='dizzy,and sleepy. Your body is going through a major change and shift that will take a while to level out. Keep up the fluids which can be the culprit and Protein. Good luck and hope you get better fast[/quote']

It did go away after a month???? That gives me hope!

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It may be just the drastic reduction in calories. It will reduce your energy levels and can, I imagine, cause dizziness. I agree with mariamitani you may need to get checked out. At least a call to your doctor to verify this is expected.

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Thanks y'all.... I think I will because it can't be normal. I was thinking that it might be from the influx of estrogen stored in my fat cells. I took progesterone for a short time and I had the same kind of dizziness.

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