Passed Out

[Dodatdude 14]

Passed out this morning getting my kids on the bus. My wife and the bus driver helped me to the house. I feel better now . But I'm about to call my doctor. Did anyone else have a similar experience?

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[James Marusek 5,244]

It could be due to a number of factors. If your blood sugar gets too low or if your blood pressure gets too low, fainting can result.

1. If you were diabetic prior to surgery and taking medicine for it, the amount that you take for this condition might need to be reduced or eliminated. The same may apply to those taking prescription medicine for high blood pressure.

2. Some individuals (irrespective of whether they had diabetes prior to surgery) get a condition called reactive hypoglycemia. Here is a couple links.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/expert-answers/reactive-hypoglycemia/faq-20057778

https://www.verywell.com/what-to-know-about-reactive-hypoglycemia-1087744

3. It can also be due to dehydration or an electrolyte imbalance. Possible triggers of orthostatic hypotension include: dehydration – if you're dehydrated, the amount of Fluid in your blood will be reduced and your blood pressure will decrease; this makes it harder for your nervous system to stabilise your blood pressure and increases your risk of fainting. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/182524.php Generally, electrolyte disturbance symptoms depend on which electrolytes are affected and the severity of the imbalance. Most electrolyte problems involve abnormal levels of sodium, potassium, or Calcium. Typical mild symptoms of an electrolyte disturbance include dizziness and muscles cramps or weakness. https://draxe.com/electrolyte-imbalance/

It is important to drive this one to ground. Consult your surgeon's office. If you have a blood pressure monitor and a blood sugar monitor at home, you might be able to localize the cause immediately after your next episode.

[Dodatdude 14]

Thank you

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[angyplus5 470]

oh no, hope this never happens again! Call your doctor asap!

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[Dodatdude 14]

I spoke to my surgeon, she told me I was dehydrated and to go to the E.R. So I did, getting fluids now

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[angyplus5 470]

I'm so glad you called and went, are feeling any better?

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[Dodatdude 14]

Hello everyone, yes I'm getting better now. But, I'd like you bring up the importance of getting your liquids in and being mobile. I found out I had gotten a clot that went to my lungs and put pressure on my heart. I had a 1% of getting this but I did. And I'm lucky I didn't die. So please be active as much as you can and get those liquids in. I would never want anyone to have the scare I just did. I had this surgery to improve my quality of life. It would of been tragic for it to end so abruptly after all that I (We) have been through. So take this as a cautionary tale. And keep well. Also thanks for for all the well wishes advice and concern. I may not of made it without any of you. Special thanks go out to James Marusek and Angyplus5. I wish I could hold you two in my arms.

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[Dodatdude 14]

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