Depressed, Fatigued And Dizzy

[frodobaggins 13]

Ad my first post op appointment with pcp. All blood work was great. Had diarrhea for about six days. The meds make me fatigued, nauseous, dizzy and tired. Feeling depressed. Have tried every medication available over the last twenty years. A the good side I've lost 72 pounds since my ore-op diet and surgery. No exercise for about six weeks as I am too dizzy at present and have little motivation. Pray for me. Your words of council would be greatly appreciated.

[alliegb3 112]

I've had and still have te depression and nausea... Everything except the dizzy. It will get better and you find this new love of life that will motivate you immensely. I sure am praying for you and you'll be in my thoughts today

[LadyIvy 159]

Any reason given why you are suddenly experiencing vertigo?

[frodobaggins 13]

Any reason given why you are suddenly experiencing vertigo?

I think it is the diarrhea medication. The doctor wants me to go back to Clear liquids and crackers. No Protein drinks. Ugh.

[PrncsDebbie 0]

Do you think to Protein Drinks are giving you diarrhea? After my surgery certain shakes sent me right to the bathroom, and I was dizzy all the time because I was getting zero calories. I started drinking Unjury chicken Soup flavored Protein, as well as unflavored Protein Powder in zero calorie lifewater. It seemed I could only tolerate warm or room temp drinks. I am three months post op and a few brands of Protein Shakes still do not agree with me...maybe you can try a few different brands and see if you can tolerate a specific brand. For me, the pure protein brand is best tolerated... but if I have a special k shake I am running to the bathroom within 15 minutes!

[frodobaggins 13]

Do you think to Protein drinks are giving you diarrhea? After my surgery certain shakes sent me right to the bathroom' date=' and I was dizzy all the time because I was getting zero calories. I started drinking unjury chicken Soup flavored Protein, as well as unflavored Protein Powder in zero calorie lifewater. It seemed I could only tolerate warm or room temp drinks. I am three months post op and a few brands of Protein Shakes still do not agree with me...maybe you can try a few different brands and see if you can tolerate a specific brand. For me, the pure protein brand is best tolerated... but if I have a special k shake I am running to the bathroom within 15 minutes![/quote']

I have using the same Protein Drinks since my surgery on February 24, or rather since my preop diet.

[PrncsDebbie 0]

Before surgery I had no issues with special k, after surgery I just could not tolerate it. I thought maybe I had become lactose intolerant, so I used the injury products and stayed away from milk. Are your Protein Drinks milk based? I was sleeved on February 14...

[frodobaggins 13]

Before surgery I had no issues with special k' date=' after surgery I just could not tolerate it. I thought maybe I had become lactose intolerant, so I used the injury products and stayed away from milk. Are your Protein drinks milk based? I was sleeved on February 14...[/quote']

Both Protein drinks I use are whet based. It would be strange to develop an allergy at 16 weeks wouldn't it?

[kimmy*custis 276]

I am sorry you are feeling bad, I think you arent getting enough calories and Water. I felt that way and worked real hard to get in enough nutrition and water and felt better. You are doing fantastic, my prayers are with you!

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

It really sounds to me like you are dehydrated. I know you had an appt with your surgeon and he/she would have picked up on this, but it doesn't seem like they did. I might suggest uping your Water intake with the Protein intake too. It couldn't hurt. I might also drink some low calorie G2 Gatorade to help replace some of your electrolytes. All and all, this couldn't hurt any. I got dehydrated somewhat and got dizzy and almost fainted. If your dehydrated it can cause your blood to thicken and your heart rate to become low also. It is also known to cause fatigue. I'm not a doctor, but I am an advocate for hydrating ourselves.

[frodobaggins 13]

It really sounds to me like you are dehydrated. I know you had an appt with your surgeon and he/she would have picked up on this' date=' but it doesn't seem like they did. I might suggest uping your Water intake with the Protein intake too. It couldn't hurt. I might also drink some low calorie G2 Gatorade to help replace some of your electrolytes. All and all, this couldn't hurt any. I got dehydrated somewhat and got dizzy and almost fainted. If your dehydrated it can cause your blood to thicken and your heart rate to become low also. It is also known to cause fatigue. I'm not a doctor, but I am an advocate for hydrating ourselves. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

The doctor did not say anything about my blood pressure being low. I am drinking lots of crystal lite. I usually get about 100 grams of Protein. But I have only been drinking Protein drinks for the last week. I did have refried Brenda with chicken added once or twice.