Light headed and weak - normal?

[ValerieLynn 12]

I am 2.5 weeks post surgery. I am so light headed and shaky that I might pass out if I stand up. Is this normal? I did end up with a full midline incision due to complications.

[Matt Z 4,139]

10 minutes ago, ValerieLynn said:

I am 2.5 weeks post surgery. I am so light headed and shaky that I might pass out if I stand up. Is this normal? I did end up with a full midline incision due to complications.

I was light headed upon standing for a few weeks as well, given you had a much more invasive surgery with complications, this doesn't sound outside the realm of possibility. I assume you've discussed this with your PCP, Surgeon or Surgical team already... what did they say about it?

[Creekimp13 5,840]

Light headedness is a sign of dehydration. Sip, sip, sip. Make sure you're getting all your fluids in.

Also...call your group. Better to be safe than sorry.

I never experienced light headedness or weakness. I would call your surgeon's office right away. Severe dehydration is nothing to mess around with. You could also have anemia or hypoglycemia...or a number other things going on. Best to get it checked out.

Edited June 20, 2018 by Creekimp13

[browneyez42 280]

Are you getting in enough liquids... sounds like dehydration



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[sillykitty 10,776]

I felt the same way at 2 weeks post op. I got a B12 injection from my surgeon and within a day I was back to normal.

[ValerieLynn 12]

Not dehydrated. Treating low blood sugar and low blood pressure. My family doc took me off two BP meds. One of the benefits is BP improvement! Feeling a bit better today but had 4 bad bad days.