Blurred vision when I stand

[DroppinLikeItsHot 52]

I'm 5 weeks out and down 25 lbs (15 post surgery). I've had high blood pressure for a while and with my meds sometimes I can get dizzy/vision fuzzy (best way I can describe it) from my meds (an actual listed side effect). It goes away in seconds. Within the past few days, it has gotten worse (more intense). Any ideas what would cause that?

[mae7365 372]

I get dizzy, light headed when I go too long without eating. My NUT told me to make sure I eat at least every 6 hours to keep my blood sugar levels high enough to avoid that happening.

[gmacy 22]

typically getting dizzy when you stand or get up from lying down is called orthostatic hypotension ... it can be a sign of dehydration ... I would touch base with your surgeon and primary care physician to be safe

[BryBro63 410]

I had a similar issue...as I was losing, I started getting slight dizzy spells. Went to my primary, and she wanted to order more tests...while waiting for the tests, I had an appointments already set with my surgeon, my nutritionist, and my Cardiologist (in that order). Told the surgeon, and he was concerned and wanted to see the test results. Told the nutritionist, and she instantly thought it was the dosage of the blood pressure meds, since it's based on your weight...saw the Cardiologist, he adjusted my med dosage, and I had no issues since then!!

Hope the info helps, and I wish you the best success!!

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

All of the above, plus this: my NUT said follow the 2-3-2 plan (eat within 2 hours of waking up, eat every three hours or so, eat within 2 hours of going to bed). Make sure you are getting enough fluids in, and DEFINATELY have your meds checked!

All the best to you...

[Stevehud 1,790]

good advice all.

[DroppinLikeItsHot 52]

I want to say thank you to everyone who took the time to respond. I took my blood pressure this evening and it was down to 110/80 before I took my evening meds. I wonder if It was dropping too low with my meds. I'm calling my PCP tomorrow to see if I can stop altogether. Thanks again everyone!

[Wannabeskinnie 59]

I know they took me off my blood pressure meds....right after surgery! But my 2 daughters have normally low blood pressure and they have to be careful when getting up fast...and make sure they drink LOTS during the day.