Racing Heartbeat, anyone else?

[Silent 0]

I was banded Feb 6th and everything has been going as well as possible. Ive lost weight but as of yesterday I have the feeling of being light headed and a racing heart.

I went to the store last night to get some Miso Soup. I was feeling fine before hand but after I walked the 13 blocks back and forth and started to feel VERY light headed and my heart felt like it was beating out of my chest. I could lightly touch my chest and feel every heart beat.

When I am still and not doing anything everything is fine but when I start to do something I can feel my heart start to rev up.

I saw my doctor today and he said that being light headed might be because im not drinking enough. I was following the 48-64 oz a day but I am now going to increase that.

I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this? Did it last long?

I can understand my body being in shock going from eating whatever I wanted to being on a very restricted diet(Clear Liquids) so I would guess this would have something to do with it.

I was just looking for any other imput into this. Thanks.

[Carolina Mom 0]

I had the same thing happen to me this morning. I know they had told me to check my heart rate but I am not sure why. I will call tomorrow and see what they tell me. I feel sort of shaky at times. I am finally eating some soft foods now. I was banded on Feb. 27.

[MyDay2Shine 1]

I had similar symptoms that started a few weeks post-op. I was also feeling really anxious. I think it may have been low blood sugar because it was happening after I would exercise. It may not have even been "low" blood sugar, but maybe "lower" blood sugar than my body was used to. I started to make sure and eat or have a Protein Shake after I exercise and I haven't had a problem since. If you don't feel better you should call your doctor back, don't let them give you the brush off!

[Silent 0]

He didnt give me the brush off. I just didnt tell him about it. I didnt think it was such a big problem, yet. I will shoot him an email and ask his opionion on it tomorrow. The fast heartbeat does start after exercising. I have stopped for the last 2 days and see what come of it.

[FrogStar24 0]

To me, 13 blocks sounds like a lot just a week out! I remember taking a walk with my dad about a week out (that I could probably do in 10 minutes today) and it took me 35 minutes, and I was sweating and exhausted even from my shuffling footsteps. So maybe you're pushing yourself too hard too soon. Take it easy, you'll build up. (It's good you're taking a break!) My doc said I should be able to do 2 miles by my first fill (week 6) and I could, but my first few weeks were mostly spent pacing around my living room, and when I had the energy maybe a walk around the block.

I'd say that's the biggest reason for heart racing and being tired. You just had major surgery!

Also, I was on liquids for 3 weeks after surgery too, but not just Clear Liquids. Are you taking any Protein supplements? I had 3 Protein Shakes a day on top of my (not exactly) 64 oz of liquids. Just wondering if you're literally taking in only clear liquids.

[Silent 0]

The previous 3 days I had been exercising by walking 22 min, 35 min, and 25 min. I wasnt walking slow but not real fast either. Maybe I was pushing it a little much. I have slowed down and this morning I feel better.

I am sticking to the diet provided by my doctor. Min of 70 grams of Protein a day and Water, miso Soup, sugar free ice pops, sugar free Jello...etc. I have not strayed from it once. I have added more Protein and Water the last 2 days to see if that helps the weakness and dizziness.

[HeatherO 7]

I also think it could be the exercise of walking so far so soon after surgery. Your body is going through a lot right now.

However, anything dealing with the heart needs to be mentioned to the doctor. If you feel anything like it again, take a rest and see if it improves things. If you feel a little light headed, drink a little fruit juice. Just be careful, it could be nothing or it could be something significant if it remains unaddressed.

[marmar 0]

ARE YOU CRAZY! Im sorry but WHY didnt you tell your doctor about the racing heart? You might need meds for it. About a year ago I had a racing heart and they put me in the ICU. Heart acting funny is serious especially for big people like us. I am on medication for it(digoxin) probably for the rest of my life. Even if I lose all the weight. I hope you let your doctor know. And I hope its nothing . Tons of things can cause a racing heart. Low potassium,dehydration,panic attacks,the beginnings of heart failure and heart attack.