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2 weeks post op, 20lbs down, yay! I'm having a little problem the last 2 days. Every time I go from sitting to standing I get the dizzies and feel like I'm going to pass out. Anyone else have this issue?

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Have you checked your bp? Was it high before? Could be that it has dropped - that's a symptom of low bp.

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Thank for making this topic! Are you staying hydrated? You have to go slow when going from sitting to standing. I'm 2 days pre surgery and have been feeling light headed and honestly kind of dumb. Like absent minded and easily forgetful. I'm thinking the lack of sugar and hydration. Have a huge part to do with this but, I'm hoping this will not be after my surgery. I hate feeling slow and forgetful. I'm use to being on top of things. Has anyone else experienced this?

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Hi. I'm 18 days post and I feel the same. Kind of fuzzy brained, I guess. I forget silly stuff and feel a little slow. Physically and mentally.

Everything is going so great I'm not too concerned.

I have another couple weeks before I have to go back to work so I'm hoping the brain will kick in before then.

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Yes this happened to me as well I was taken off my blood pressure meds I was warned prior to surgery by my reg dr and my surgeon that this could happen however pls notify your dr before discontinuing any meds and yes stay hydrated this can cause those symptoms as well I also take heart meds that had to be adjusted if you have any issues call your reg dr or your cardio dr or your surgeon asap for instructions

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I was feeling very light headed about the same time. I was not on bp meds and I was getting in the recommended amount of Fluid. But I was also going to the bathroom frequently. Turned out to be dehydration, I had to go to hydration clinic and I felt much better after that. However, it would have been nice to not have to do that. I have since upped my fluid 20 oz more than recommended.

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