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1st day back to work and I have been feeling dizzy and lightheaded off and on since yesterday. Any suggestion on what I'm doing wrong or is this normal?

Banded 4/20/09

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More details would help, but for now, make sure you're getting enough calories in. If you've just had surgery, you're still on liquids and that could be part of it. Take it slow for a few days. Your body has been through a shock and it's not sure what to make of it!

If the dizziness is severe, call your doctor and let them know. They may want you to go back home for a few more days.

I hope you get to feeling better!

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1st day back to work and I have been feeling dizzy and lightheaded off and on since yesterday. Any suggestion on what I'm doing wrong or is this normal?

Banded 4/20/09

I was banded on the 20th as well... I felt the same way until I really started making sure I was getting the Water down. Are you having any trouble with that? I did at first, but now I am learning just how much I am able to drink at one time. JUst watch your hydration level would be my opinion.

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Are you taking your Vitamins? I think those are very helpful at this point since you are not eating any food.< /p>

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I also in the very early stages of being banded had alot of lightheaded episodes. What helped me was Gatoraid watered down to half gatoraid half Water.< /p>

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Are you on mushies yet? I went back to work on day 7 and was on mushies so I think that helped. If not, make sure you are getting enough liquid calories.

You WILL make it through though.

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I was banded on the 20th aswell and also feeling light headed now, 3rd day back at work. Im also getting pains when Ive been sitting for long periods (desk job) and need to constantly get up for walks.

Hopefully

I havent started taking any Vitamins as the ones I know I can take are tablets to mix with waters. Does anyone know any Vitamins I can take in a pill form rather than liquid or dilluted?

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I'm taking Flintstones chewables also. I also started drinking more fluids. yesterday and today (Sugar Free kool aid) straight Water was making me gag. I felt alot better today. I have been up walking, I have desk job too. I walked for 15 mins at lunch too. :drool:

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G2 is the best drink I've found - made by Gatorade - has no calories and low carbs and sugars, but it has the electrolytes that help you not to get dehydrated...they have it at Target, Wal-mart and Sams. I love the Grape!!!!!

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I haven't looked at Flintstone's in years, but One A Day makes a chewable. I've had those for Breakfast for the past 6 months!

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