I had a follow up appointment with my PCP yesterday and was telling her that I have been lightheaded and nauseous constantly for about a week and a half. She decided to do some blood work to rule things out. Well I got a phone call today from her nurse and apparently I have a rather large potassium deficiency. The nurse gave me a list of stuff to eat (90% of which aren't on my list of approved foods yet) and said that I must get my blood drawn next week again to make sure it has improved. If it's not better then I may end up in the hospital!
I'm happy that I know what is causing the exhaustion, nausea, and dizziness, but am very concerned that I won't be able to fix it on my own.
The foods she told me to eat are:
bananas (not on my approved foods list until week 8)
Avocado
legumes
potatoes with the skin on
leafy green veggies
nuts
milk
yogurt
I figured I would start with milk and yogurt, and maybe some Soups like split pea or lentil Soup.
Has anyone else had this happen?
My husband had the sleeve done on June 28th and has the same exact symptons as you. He is on Phase 2 of the diet and barely can eat he stomach is so upset. Maybe I will have his blood drawn. Good Luck.
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My husband had the sleeve done on June 28th and has the same exact symptons as you. He is on Phase 2 of the diet and barely can eat he stomach is so upset. Maybe I will have his blood drawn. Good Luck.