Lightheaded and Dizzy

[Beth Ann 5]

Hi - i am 7 months post bypass. I’ve lost 82 lbs- which is great. I have struggled- ulcers-gall bladder removal and my blood sugars are still high(type 2 diabetic for 22 years) I still have a lot of diarrhea(tmi) and occasional vomiting. But my biggest struggle is feeling light headed and dizzy all the time. Anyone else??? I haven’t been able to exercise much at all as I get too dizzy. Anyone else???

[Matt Z 4,139]

15 minutes ago, Beth Ann said:

Hi - i am 7 months post bypass. I’ve lost 82 lbs- which is great. I have struggled- ulcers-gall bladder removal and my blood sugars are still high(type 2 diabetic for 22 years) I still have a lot of diarrhea(tmi) and occasional vomiting. But my biggest struggle is feeling light headed and dizzy all the time. Anyone else??? I haven’t been able to exercise much at all as I get too dizzy. Anyone else???

Lightheadedness can be caused by quite a few things. Dehydration is one. Abnormal heart rhythm is another. Low Blood pressure. Low blood sugar. Have you called your surgeon or PCP? If you can't place why you are lightheaded and dizzy, it might be a good idea to call in the professionals.

[MarinaGirl 609]

Are you drinking at least 64 oz of Water a day? And how about your salt intake?

Orthostatic hypotension can be due to several factors: rapid weight loss, sympathetic nervous system dysfunction, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, malnutrition, thyroid issues, cardiac issues, post prandial hypotension, or medications. Please talk to your doc about this concern.

I experienced low blood pressure upon standing in the early days after gastric bypass, but with adequate hydration, it resolved.

[Beth Ann 5]

I do have an appointment on Friday. Thank you!

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

42 minutes ago, MarinaGirl said:

Are you drinking at least 64 oz of Water a day? And how about your salt intake?

64 oz. might be fine for the rest of the country, but it won't cut it for a Texas summer.

I had a lot of dizziness, turned out my blood Calcium levels were way too high.

Edited July 2, 2018 by Orchids&Dragons