I have been getting light headed when I stand up after sitting. Anyone else have this? I'm hitting my daily protein (80g) and calorie (850 - 900 c) goals. Could it be the rapid weight loss? (21#'s in 4 weeks)

Some say it could be dehydration, not eating enough, low blood pressure, low blood sugar, getting up to quickly and I'm sure other things as well.

I have been experiencing this myself. Have wondered why. I try to drink my 64oz, Protein, and Vitamins. It has affected me since my pre op diet. I made a doctors appointment to see why I'm still light headed 2 months post op.

I hope you find some relief very soon and the answer to your light headedness. Good luck

I have been getting light headed when I stand up after sitting. Anyone else have this? I'm hitting my daily protein (80g) and calorie (850 - 900 c) goals. Could it be the rapid weight loss? (21#'s in 4 weeks)

it very well could be a lowered blood sugar.... can you bump up your cals a bit?

I'll try this again. My previous post did not work....

It could be anything mentioned above. I dealt with vertigo during my 6 month pre op program and my weight loss docs had me see my PCP so I would pass that advice along to you. Mine turned out to be tiny crystals in my ear that move around sometimes. I am supposed to do positional "exercises" to help cure/prevent mine but when I am having vertigo episodes they just make me feel queasy and I'm afraid I will vomit.

Thanks everyone, I think it is a bit of low blood sugar and blood pressure. My blood pressure is generally low and I bet its even lower now that I'm not stuffing my face with salty foods . I'm going to up my calories by 150 and see if it helps.

Robin, how's your water intake? At least 64 oz per day?

Sometimes with local and lots of water we get potassium depleted. Maybe ask your pcp