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Dizzy Spells

Hey, I was sleeved 4 mths ago and have just started having some dizzy spells a good bit. It happens almost everytime I stand up. I havent called the Doc yet but its been happening for about 2 days now. Anyone else experienced this?

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I only have dizzy spells if I go too long before my next meal....I'll get weak and light headed, and if I turn too fast I'll get dizzy

I was going to say: you're probably dehydrated and blood pressure bottoms out when you stand from lack of fluid in the blood... I'm having the same today...Trying to drink more water...Not urinating much either so i'm pretty sure it's dehydration...

Are you getting in enough water? I had dizzy spells too - it was because of dehydration and sometimes low blood sugar. I used to carry a small zip-lock bag with powdered sugar with me when I go out, if I know I'm going to be out for a while without eating anything.

This is called hypotention...its where your blood pressure is lower than what the body is used to. This happened early in my Sleeve experience, especially after I worked out and sat in my recliner for a spell. After a few months it stopped. Its just going on as your body is going through its major adjustments in the beginning

I had the same issue. I ended up passing out and hitting my head which resulted in 10 staples. Needless to say it was not pleasant. My blood pressure was low by the time I was seen in the ER (5 hours later) but that's normal for me. I believe it was dehydration, as soon as I got the IV fluids I felt like a million bucks. I am so diligent about getting enough water now.

Orthostatic hypotension , due to dehydration , can you tolerate Gatorade or sugar free Gatorade ? If you can this may help or maybe some broth ? You need more fluid but you also need the sodium to retain the fluid and raise your bp

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Thanks everyone for responding. I am probably not getting enough water in. It is so hard for me to get my Protein in everyday and after I get that in I dont want anything. I am going to try to push water today in somewhere in between.

Im goin through the same thing. Had labs drawn. Only thing off was my thyroid. I dont know if that has anything to do with dizziness. So i guess we will see what happens.

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