Feeling dizzy?!

[tebowfan 70]

I had my bypass surgery May 7th. Everything has been great, but I noticed when I woke up yesterday and then every time I get up today I am dizzy. It goes away once I sit back down.

Anyone else feel like this? Does anyone know why I get dizzy?

[bravobentley 55]

it could be a multitude of things if it doesn't go away I would get it checked out to make sure it's not your blood pressure or dehydration or anything like that good luck with answers im getting the bypass on the 10th of june and im so worried but ready!!

[bravobentley 55]

oh also maybe have them check your Iron levels i get dizzy a lot and im really anemic and thats before surgery

[tebowfan 70]

it could be a multitude of things if it doesn't go away I would get it checked out to make sure it's not your blood pressure or dehydration or anything like that good luck with answers im getting the bypass on the 10th of june and im so worried but ready!!

Congratulations and thanks! It might be dehydration cause I just started with puréed food and cutting out Protein drinks. That's about 30 ounces of Water I cut out.

I am excited for you! June 10th is right around the corner. I was in no pain & had a great experience. This is the first issue.

[Moxy 58]

i get dizzy when my Iron drops. i have to take Iron on top on my bariatric Vitamin around my time of the month or i cant stand up without almost falling over. always good to run things past your doc, they can do a quick blood test and find out what is causing it.

[tebowfan 70]

i get dizzy when my Iron drops. i have to take iron on top on my bariatric Vitamin around my time of the month or i cant stand up without almost falling over. always good to run things past your doc, they can do a quick blood test and find out what is causing it.

Thank you, moxy!

[winning_by_losing 107]

Are you standing up directly after laying down or lounging?

If I try to do that, I get dizzy every time. It has taken quite an effort to remember every time I want to get out of bed to sit up for a minute or so first, before standing. Same for if I'm laid out on the couch or even slouched too far in a chair.

Apparently it is somewhat normal due to the body changes after surgery plus the excess amount of blood still being pumped for all of the extra weight that is now missing.

[tebowfan 70]

Thank you! @@Winning

[sweetnell 6]

Hi,I have had problems with dizziness off and on for many years,but since my surgery in April it is every day. I finally went to an ENT she is doing an evaluation on me ,but said it could be sudden drop in B/P,(I am off my b/p medicine),dehydration ,or even the sudden wt. loss ( my loss is in my face, neck and breast)after reading the post this problem doesn't seem uncommon.

[Tgarden 76]

I also had dizziness problems for about a month or so post op. Your body doesn't know what to think about what has just happened! I made sure to stay hydrated and stayed vigilant with Vitamins. I'd run it by your doctor just so they are aware, but it seems to be something that is fairly common. Take care!

[tebowfan 70]

@@sweetnell @@Tgarden

Thank you both so much for your feedback!