I keep feeling weak & dizzy

[KateJoeMama 5]

I had my surgery a week ago, and I am trying to get the hang of the post op diet. I figured out early what dumping syndrome felt like, because I tried to hit my goal of 60 oz liquid and 60 grams of Protein too fast. I also didn't dilute my fruit juice. BIG mistake! Really weak and confused and sweating excessively. So I ramped everything way down, and it made me feel better, but this evening I'm feeling weak and disoriented again. Did anyone else go through something similar? What helped?

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

I wasn't into Protein stuff. It was making me sick so I never took protein crap Lolz.. Your body will adjust to it.

[nursejb 38]

maybe you should check your blood sugar, dumping is caused by eating foods that are high in sugar/carbs my nutritionist said that our body reacts to the carbs with a surge of insulin which then causes a drop uh blood sugar leading to the symptoms that you're having.

[kristy3k 1,133]

Could be the sign of many things... Dehydration for one... I would call your doctor

[KateJoeMama 5]

I called my doc, and we figured out I was having dumping symptoms. I was drinking too many fluids too soon after surgery. I dropped back everything and started the next day with smaller amounts, and added broth to replace some of my sipping Water. I felt better and increased a lot slower after that. Whew! That was not fun.

[GG'sArtsMom 42]

I am 3 weeks post op, and I felt exactly like that my 1st week. I finally figured out I was going way to long without eating, like 6-9 hours in between bites. I had no desire for anything but I felt funky and would sweat like crazy. Once I forced an eating schedule on myself my problems stopped within 1 or 2 days. Now I eat every 3-3.5 hours without a problem. I can't handle the Protein shakes- yuck, but drink more milk to ensure I get what I need. I also make sure within 20 minutes of getting up to have a glass, otherwise I will start sweating and getting a foggy brain.

[KateJoeMama 5]

I am 3 weeks post op' date=' and I felt exactly like that my 1st week. I finally figured out I was going way to long without eating, like 6-9 hours in between bites. I had no desire for anything but I felt funky and would sweat like crazy. Once I forced an eating schedule on myself my problems stopped within 1 or 2 days. Now I eat every 3-3.5 hours without a problem. I can't handle the Protein shakes- yuck, but drink more milk to ensure I get what I need. I also make sure within 20 minutes of getting up to have a glass, otherwise I will start sweating and getting a foggy brain.[/quote']

I do too! I have warm broth, since it replaces my coffee habit (somewhat).