Dizzy spells

[DK 39]

Hi all. I'm two weeks post op and am doing well overall. I am wondering if anyone ever experienced random dizzy spells after surgery. They seem to come on very suddenly and I have to immediately sit down drink some Water and rest. It seems to happen every day. I'm also sleeping a lot and get tired very quickly. I'm thinking maybe it's dehydration or a blood sugar drop. I don't have diabetes. I'm hoping it is something that will improve over time.

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[xLosty 13]

Hey! I had tese drops in blood sugar ALL THE TIME duringthe beginning. It’s because your body still needs to get used on running on so little calories. Your body still desperately needs the energy you’re no longer able to physically get in. Therefore, it is now adjusting to the new “normal”. I’m currently 5 months out and by now I only get these drops in blood sugar whenever I push myself too far during exercising or when I’m not eating enough. When you’re dehydrated you’ll notice that it becomes more and more difficult to swallow, so if that’s the issue, make sure to carry around a bottle of Water and sip all day long. Remember, you no longer have the capacity to immediatly down a bottle of water when necessary. It’s important to take care of yourself and prevent issues like this.

Hope this helps! X

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

Might need a little salt too - try broth. I go by the looks of my skin on my hands - if I can pinch it and it isn't supple - I need hydration now. It's a full time job in the early weeks - drink - Protein - drink - protein, etc repeat.

[imworthit31 17]

Hi all. I'm two weeks post op and am doing well overall. I am wondering if anyone ever experienced random dizzy spells after surgery. They seem to come on very suddenly and I have to immediately sit down drink some Water and rest. It seems to happen every day. I'm also sleeping a lot and get tired very quickly. I'm thinking maybe it's dehydration or a blood sugar drop. I don't have diabetes. I'm hoping it is something that will improve over time.
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I was sleeved 10/20/17 and that is exactly what I was experiencing my 2nd week plus leg cramps always tired and sleeping no energy to do anything not even drink water I went to the emergency room and was extremely dehydrated They couldn’t even find a vein I was so dehydrated I ended up getting 4 bags of fluids and had to stay the night dehydration is no joke so make sure u sip and sip

[DK 39]

Wow thank you so much for the feedback. I really appreciate it.

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[JerseyJules 862]

I had them also, mostly when I first stood up. I almost blacked out once. My doctor said I needed more Water, but i think it was just from the rapid weight loss and drop in blood pressure. Its normal, and will pass. Just make sure you are getting in ALL of your Protein and water needs!!

[Karcares 34]

I was very weak at 2 weeks out. Just climbing the stairs or taking a shower would exhaust me. It’s the sudden lack of calories your body has to get used too. And dehydration as well. By the 4th week I was feeling better and my dietician recommended a few more calories and even eating half a banana made a difference.