Balance after RNY

[snickysnack78 131]

Hello Everyone,

Quick question for all of you post oppers. I am about 8 months post op and have noticed that since I have lost over 100lbs, my balance is crazy. I mean I am accident prone, but my balance is super off.

Any suggestions, or do you think my body isn't used to the lack of weight?

[James Marusek 5,244]

A search of the internet shows that others reported problems with balance after RNY surgery. There are probably several potential causes. For example a Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause dizziness. Some people experience reactive hypoglycemia after surgery and this can lead to dizziness. Also if you were diabetic prior to surgery and are still taking some blood sugar medicines, your dosage may need to be adjusted. Normally at the 1 year mark they have you undergo blood work. This allows them to fine tweak your Vitamins. Make sure when the time comes that you undergo this. Here is some discussion about this topic. http://www.bariatric-surgery-source.com/lightheaded-and-dizzy-after-gastric-bypass-surgery.html

[snickysnack78 131]

Well I a not having dizziness, just kind of clumsiness.

Thank for you for the insight though, and will be checking with my DR at the 1 year mark to make sure I am not deficient in any Vitamins

[Sajijoma 1,324]

My balance is off too and my perception of if something will fit or if I will fit in that space. I think our brains just need time to catch up with our bodies' rapid change.

[Dar200 285]

I have the exact same feeling of whether I will fit through something! It's so weird. When I'm at family gatherings and someone say "just sit over here" and I'm like "I can't fit through all these people". I guess this must be a normal sensation as we are losing weight so fast.