Dizzy

[nrg33 27]

Did anyone else feel slightly dizzy or weak 1 week post op?

[hbaz134 5]

I was experiencing major dizzy spells. It gets better ! Promise . I almost passed out in the shower a couple of times.

[nrg33 27]

They told me I might not be getting enough calories because I switch to a lower calorie shake. so I'm going to try that and see if it helps!

[IndieDivaIN 39]

I found that beef broth helped, the salt helps

[nrg33 27]

Thank you for the suggestion!!

[slvarltx 332]

Are you taking meds for high blood pressure? I had to stop, and the dizzy spells went away.

[anikka 32]

My dizziness is related to blood pressure. Pre surgery I had very high readings, now things are much lower. I'm being weaned off the BP meds. (I'm 1 week post-op.)

[nrg33 27]

I have never had high blood pressure

[BigViffer 3,544]

If you don't already have one, get a blood pressure cuff. They are available that run off D batteries and last months no problem. When I feel dizzy, I check my BP and it is always low. 90/50 range. So then I know to up my Fluid intake. It's really strange, I was thirsty all the damn time before surgery, and now I can barely get 50 oz of Water a day.

I had high BP before surgery, so even if I got down to normal BP I felt "off". Low BP makes me nap all the damn time too.

[Honeyeyz13 0]

• Yes I was dizzy and my doc said it will pass, I also had mild headaches and I am a month post op and all that stopped. Just stay hydrated. You are not intaking carbs and this could be a carb withdrawal. (Possibility)

[starr1202 38]

I was also dizzy for such a long time over a year come to find out my sleeping pill I was on was to much of a high dose for me so Dr lowered the mgs and it went away immediately

[hb.mambo 17]

I have had many dizzy spells since surgery on 5/5/2015- attributed to low calories, no carbs and mild dehydration. It gets better for sure, and moving into soft foods helped tremendously.

[Susan909 52]

Drink more Water

[downsizingdiva 459]

I am about 5 months out and I get dizzy when I get up, squat down, bend over etc. I think it's low blood pressure that I'm definiately not used to, maybe low Iron, and needing more water....working on it.

[Mcgann320 26]

I am a week post op and have found when I feel weak I need to drink water! Or eating Greek yogurt and chicken noodle Soup (strain the pieces) will help too!