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I am a little over 5 months out and I am having issues with getting to the point were I almost pass out/faint.

After 3 months I started running and I love it but I don't have the energy to run now.

In my personal training sessions I have had to stop twice at 30 mins in because I almost passed out.

I wasn't doing anything besides walking and stretching at the point..so I don't know why.

I started to eat carbs 1 hour before working out like me surgeon's office suggested but I almost passed out again.

Has anyone else had this happen to them? I really want to run/train and I hate that this is another setback.

If I get up too quickly sometimes I get dizzy and almost faint then too (not during workouts.)

Thank you!

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When I was in HS and college I was always on the very skinny side. My blood sugar and blood pressure were both always very low. I had chronic issues with getting up too fast and blacking out and issues with my blood sugar getting so low I'd get shaky and weak. Gaining weight, that all went away, for years. Now that I'm down quite a bit on my wt, all these things are back again. I do okay when I'm up exercising, but it's either after I'm done I get shaky or if I haven't had a good meal, I get that way. All normal for the wt loss but need to just make sure you've eaten a good amount of Protein and carbs before a work out to keep that blood sugar up. Have your blood pressure taken weekly for awhile and see where that is at so you are aware. Sugary foods will just raise your blood sugar high then bottom them out, so Peanut Butter, bananas, grapes, milk are all good sources of Protein that will bring bs up and keep it up. As far as feeling like you're going to black out when standing up...sit up first, before standing, to get your BP acclimated. Stand slowly and stay in place before moving. Your BP is bottoming out and it's taking that blood from your head, causing that black out feeling. Once it's stable you start to feel okay.

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I have noticed occassionally that I end up getting very sick when I go for a long run if I haven't had something like granola or a handful of some form of carb before I go workout. For awhile I was nervous about being outside running so far from my house so I wore a runner's bag which had a baggie of granola and a Gu energy packet. I needed it a few times and after I ate, I was fine. Knock on wood, it hasn't happened in awhile, but I still do worry sometimes that I might get sick. Maybe try carrying something small to eat around with you...in my case I felt well enough to at least get home afterwards without being extremely sick.

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@@twil1980

I'm not trying to sell any brand of product here. This jell has 5g of Protein and 20g carb. I'm a type one diabetic and I have a sleeve. This is what works for me.

http://www.ultramarathonrunningstore.com/Accel-Gel-Protein-Energy-Gels-CHOCOLATE-p/accelgelchocolate.htm

I have a running belt that I love. Its spandex. It does not bounce when you run. I keep my running gel, phone with ear buds, car keys and debit card in my belt. They are $10.00

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Outdoor-Sports-Waist-Pack-Travel-Hiking-Running-Money-Wallet-Belt-Expandable-Bag-/271768505008?var=&hash=item3f46aa4ab0

Its all trial and error to find what works for your body. Keep trying different options to keep yourself fueled while running and working out.

Best of luck to you!

Jenn

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@@jenn1, thanks for posting those sights!! Great idea for my walking when I never carry a bag and hate carrying my phone!

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i had this happen for awhile, we monitored itm and figured out i was always borderline dehydrated, the fix for me, is ai drink alot of fluids and in the 2 hours prior to working out. fluids during the workout did not help at all as you dont have enough time to absorb them. But im not saying thats your issue.

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Here is what I have learned. I too have the same problem.

I recently visited a vascular surgeon about this issue. He explains that because I have lost so much weight so fast, the vessels in my legs are slower to pump blood back up to my core organs and brain so the lightheaded feeling take a minute. After I get up from sitting, after I exercise or after I get up from the floor, I need to take 5-10 seconds to let the blood vessels do their job and then I am good to continue.

Hope this helps.

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I was coming in here to comment, but there is some information that I have heard for the first time. I don't know why I haven't thought to check my blood sugar since coming off Metformin, I still check my blood pressure all the time. I get dizzy all the time like the people above me.

Lots of fluids and I had to increase my sodium intake for the first time in my life! Powerade works well for both of those issues. I naturally tend to avoid sweets, but now I wonder if my blood sugars are also low. Time to break out the meter and find out.

@jhclikesshopping - did your doctor tell you how long that condition lasts?

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How much Protein and calories are you getting in every day? how about fluids?

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I would have your BP monitored daily to see if that could be an issue. A good friend of mine, had the sleeve & kept passing out from her BP being too low.

I have been off my BP meds since 2 weeks post op and I monitor mine everyday. I hope you get some answers soon, that has to be scary & frustrating.

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Have your potassium checked. I had dangerously low potassium and it took forever to figure out what was up.

Just standing made me want to pass out! I couldn't work out nearly as long my heart would race etc. Seriously...with as little veggies and other foods as you've probably been eating it could slip. I ate potatoes b.c I had to get mine up and it seriously helped!

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My doc said that until i enter maintenance this will likely continue to happen. That it is the lower heart rate and blood pressure after the weight loss and can be 12 to 18 months post op before it gets better.... i also have the same issue when working out or bending then standing up.

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