Samijo4391 2 Posted October 19, 2013 I'm trying to drink my Water like I should but I am still getting a little lightheaded. Is 24oz to little to have had by 3pm if I woke up at 8am? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krislaw33 25 Posted October 19, 2013 I am having the same problem. I average about 48 oz. a day. I talked to my Dr. about it and he said that was acceptable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samijo4391 2 Posted October 19, 2013 Did he say what might be causing the lightheadedness? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jking72 7 Posted October 19, 2013 If you aren't getting enough Protein that will cause lightheadedness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beach Lover 1,084 Posted October 19, 2013 Lightheadedness and fuzzy headedness are also signs of dehydration. In the early days I kept G2 or Smart Water around to replace the elctrolytes. It is super easy to get dehydrate and your Protein counts towards your liquids! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youthguy80 65 Posted October 19, 2013 My light headedness early on was due to lower blood pressure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krislaw33 25 Posted October 19, 2013 My light headedness early on was due to lower blood pressure. Thanks for the heads up! I'm on HBP medication and it may be the culprit. I'm going to take my BP asap! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krislaw33 25 Posted October 19, 2013 Lightheadedness and fuzzy headedness are also signs of dehydration. In the early days I kept G2 or Smart Water around to replace the elctrolytes. It is super easy to get dehydrate and your Protein counts towards your liquids! I was wondering if Protein Shakes counted toward your liquid intake. If that's the case I'm not doing too bad. I usually have one 8oz. shake a day. 1 Beach Lover reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jking72 7 Posted October 19, 2013 My doctor says they do but the nurses said no. I am convinced it does bc that's mostly what I try and get in everyday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beach Lover 1,084 Posted October 20, 2013 My doctor says they do but the nurses said no. I am convinced it does bc that's mostly what I try and get in everyday My doctor and many others say it counts as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdmama911 224 Posted October 20, 2013 Any liquid you consume counts, including Soup, Protein Shakes, Popsicles etc. Just try to do the best you can each and every day. Im 5 almost 6 weeks out and Im still only getting 48-52 oz. fluids. I still get a little light headed every now and then. It's not every days though. But, Im not steady in intake, I vary greatly each day. I just take it day by day though and do the best I can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jking72 7 Posted October 20, 2013 I am so ready for the puréed part of my diet. I'm almost a week post op but it's hard feeding my kids wonderful smelling food and I have to eat gagging broth. Trying to stagnating through the lightheadedness and the dizziness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samijo4391 2 Posted October 20, 2013 I am so ready for the puréed part of my diet. I'm almost a week post op but it's hard feeding my kids wonderful smelling food and I have to eat gagging broth. Trying to stagnating through the lightheadedness and the dizziness Omg I feel the same way. My mom makes amazing food and it is killing me! I'm not starving but I look like a starving person when I watch them eat lol. What I've been doing (a little gross) is just chewing on a little peice of food to get the flavor then spit it out. It helps a little lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jking72 7 Posted October 20, 2013 Omg I feel the same way. My mom makes amazing food and it is killing me! I'm not starving but I look like a starving person when I watch them eat lol. What I've been doing (a little gross) is just chewing on a little peice of food to get the flavor then spit it out. It helps a little lol I've done the same thing actually!!haha yeah I'm not the only one that's doing that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylormade37 7 Posted October 20, 2013 I've done the same thing actually!!haha yeah I'm not the only one that's doing that! I have been starving watching my family eat so I chew a piece of food n spit it out get the taste of it and my tummy is already full so I'm tricking my mind to thinking I just filled up with my favorite food, so far it has helped alote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
