I am 1.5 weeks post op (be 2 on Thursday) and today I am trying to tidy up all my kids toys and stuff. When I bend over and stand back up I get very light headed and almost weak knee'd feeling... Is this normal? Overdoing it? Something I should be concerned about?

I seem to recall my husband being dehydrated once and feeling similar, I am worried about that... does anyone know if that is a symtom?

Thanks!!

I hit my 2 week post-op on Friday and am very hesitant to bend all the way over to the floor. Squatting is better. I don't know what is causing you to be dizzy but if you get dizzy bending over, I'd stop bending over. Not be a smartie, but just seriously, be careful. It never hurts to call your doctor and express the concern. He might tell you it's normal. :eek:

Be sure you are getting enough protein! Remember you are probably on liquids or mushies and you must be sure to get in enough liquids (64 oz) and get your proteins. I am about a month out and had this happen one time but I didn't think I was eating enough. I felt better when I ate something. If it happens several times you should definitely call your dr. better safe than sorry! Good luck!

Your food intake is super low these days. Take it easy, and slow down. Drink an extra protien shake a day, if you can, or get you some Egg Drop Soup (yummmm) at the Chinese Take-out. I felt tons better when I drank that. You need hydraton and nutrition, as best you can. What you did was normal...but keep an eye out. If it feels worse than just "odd" or if it feels like something is "wrong" (you know the difference) then call your doc! Keep us posted!!!!

I would check with your Dr., but I was very weak until I was back on food. I never tried to bend over at 2 weeks. Go with the squat.