moreoflife4me 9 Posted September 24, 2013 I need help!! I had surgery march 2012 ! Everything was going great until I starting getting dizzy and my Bp was dropping when I stood up! I went to many drs which where I live no one knows about the sleeve surgery! I ended up at a endocrinologist and he put me on steriods and a pill to help me retain fluids! I have low cortisol now but the dr says its not from surgery, but having trouble trouble retaining fluids is from surgery and something called dumping syndrome ? I all self pay at this point I can't see my surgery which is 5hrs away from me! I'm very depressed because things was amazing and I lots around 100lbs now I've gained 20lbs back since march because I have to be on steroids and they make me eat more and feeling so hungry! If anyone could help me I would love to hear from you! I'm pretty much alone on this now! I'm using my phone to write this so please excuse this bad writing! Thanks ! 1 Ms skinniness reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No game 14,437 Posted September 24, 2013 Wow... I don't think this sounds right??? Do you experience dumping syndrome? Dizziness happens to a lot of us especially transitional (from sitting to standing) I try and drink a Powerade zero a day to get extra electrolytes and potassium. Here read this http://www.livingafterwls.com/Library/Dizziness.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ItsMe2033 143 Posted September 24, 2013 If you don't currently use salt on your food you might try adding salt to your food. I prefer Morton's Lite Salt because it contains both sodium and potassium. I would contact the surgeons office and ask for a referral to an endocrinologist. It will be worth it to go to one they refer you to, even if it is a 5 hour drive. Steroids are really bad for causing weight gain, and they can have a permanent effect on your body. Even if you don't want to get a referral from your surgeon, I would at least see another endocrinologist and get a second opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arts137 1,811 Posted September 24, 2013 I am with Laura. 'transition from sit to stand dizziness' (hydrostatic hypotension) is very common, BUT the pattern you describe is not normal. Please DO see a Doc that you trust. This Should be addressable... 1 Ms skinniness reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms skinniness 3,003 Posted September 24, 2013 Be wise and see a doctor you can trust.....I do have lbp and my PCP told me to eat more salt. I also drink electrolyte drinks that are low calorie to zero....it does help.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moreoflife4me 9 Posted September 24, 2013 Thanks everyone for you replies! I'm going to see another endocrinologist that's 2 hrs away and my insurance pays for! Its my sleeve surgery dr that's 5 hrs away! I'm in Florinef which helps me retain and helps keep my Bp up and I'm on steroids to help my low cortisol! I'm on salt tablets daily and I try and use salt on Everything I eat plus I try and eat like beef Jerky for Snacks low carbs high Protein and salt it higher! I'm concerned about not be able to retain fluids and I don't want to be on steroids! I've been weaned off them and was off for 8 weeks and started to lose weight than my Bp bottomed out and I got really dehydrated! Thanks guys ill be seeing my new dr soon and I'm focusing on drinks g2 and Water more !! I was wondering if anyone else had problem with a low Bp after surgery or low cortisol levels? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
