pre op diet question

[lisalisalisa 54]

Have any of you felt light headed or dizzy during your pre op diet? I feel light headed and a little nauseus. I know from my Atkins days of low carbs that the nausea is normal, but light headed?

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Yup! Big time!

[lisalisalisa 54]

Thanks Soccermom. It was beginning to concern me. It sucks because I have a ton to do but everytime I go to get up I feel like I"m going to fall down or throw up! I guess this is what happens when your body loses 15.5 pounds in 7 days!

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Let me rephrase, some dizziness is normal. You've had a huge decrease in caloric intake, carb intake, etc. fatigue, headache, and dizziness are very common. If its extreme, you're confused or having mental status changes, can't stand, walk, etc, then that's a whole different story and needs checked out immediately! Good luck the first few days are by far the worst!!!

[lisalisalisa 54]

No I don't think it's extreme it's just not pleasant. I'm on day 7. I have felt the worst days 4-7. I dont want food at all at this point but I dont feel good. I think it is the gigantic caloric decrease. I'll tell you, this would be one reason NOT to party at the buffet up to pre op diet day!

[Sparklette 381]

at the beginning of my journey I got dizzy a lot, I went to my doctor and he said it was because I was dehydrated, and he gave me 2 bags of Fluid and I felt better.

make sure you are drinking 64+ oz of Water.

[lisalisalisa 54]

I'm probably drinking more than that. I am always thirsty and have always sipped all day long. So that part of this has been easy for me. But maybe I should up just clear Water instead of so much crystal light. It's worth a shot anyway! Thanks!