Dizziness & nausea

[rcreppel 0]

Whenever I take a shower I become dizzy and nauseous. Does this happen to anyone else? I'm 1 week postop and I think it may be due to my blood pressure dropping. I do not have a bp machine to check it though. I also get short of breath.

[Schmincke 118]

Heavens, call your doctor. You do not want to have a fall. Maybe you can put a stool in the shower, too, for today? But call your MD today and be careful. Good luck.

[rcreppel 0]

I have my first postop appt tomorrow. I definitely am going to mention this to him.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Mean while increase your Water intake as much as possible. It sounds like you make be getting dehydrated too. Dehydration does cause blood to thicken and blood pressure to get lower....So drink up and don't worry about eating too much today. If possible drink some Protein Shakes and eat soups......Glad you have a doctor's appt tomorrow....if it gets worst take care of you and go to urgent care or the ER.......

[terri82much 80]

I had this happen just once about 1-2 week post op and yes it was in the shower. Thought I was going to pass out or puke. Never did find out why but suspect it had to do with the blood pressure. If it is continuing definately get it checked out. It never re occured for me thank goodness. Scared the shit out of me. Everything else has been great! Down 33 pounds in 7 weeks!

[rcreppel 0]

Thanks guys! I called my doctor and spoke to the nurse. She didn't seem concerned. She said I could wait til tomorrow.

[rcreppel 0]

Oh and my mom brought me to get a smoothie!

[LML8789 52]

I was very faint--barely able to stand up from day 8 to 15---turns out it was my blood pressure. Doctor took me off all my meds and I felt much better within a couple of days. feel better soon and definitely contact you doctor!

Lisa