Lighthead?

[scaredoftheunknown 95]

Since yesterday I've been feeling lightheaded, is this something anyone else has experienced? I had my surgery on the 13th. I've been drinking about 30 oz of liquids and having my Protein Shake along with my creamed Soup or cottage cheese, or Greek yogurt,and popsicles. I know I should get more liquids in and that's my goal for today.

[shewolf143 57]

It is imperative that you get 64 oz of fluid-you will become dehydrated if you don't. That can account for the lightheadedness.

[scaredoftheunknown 95]

I was afraid of dehydration. Do you think the pedialyte popsicles would help for that?

[kaysonsmom 59]

Any sugar free popsicle will help your Fluid intake. I was lightheaded and with more fluid intake it went away. Came back so i went go doc and thyroid was off. Try to get as much fluid in as you can.

[Justine13 264]

Be careful with dehydration. Any other symptoms? I was sleeved on the 12th and released on 14th but re admitted for dehydration 17th - Sluggish - barely getting in 25 ounces- and didn't want any either. I agree with above poster- imperative to get to the 64- I'm still on Clear Liquids and finally able to do 64. Hoping my doctor moves me up to next stage on Tuesday.

Good luck!

[theoldmusicbox 399]

Um, do you take blood pressure meds? If so, this surgery has been known to correct bp problems rather quickly. It's possible that your bp is better now and your meds are pushing you to a low bp. Monitor your bp, or check with your doc, could be time for them to drop your meds?

[scaredoftheunknown 95]

I do take hbp meds. I asked the dr. If I would be able to get off of them or lower the dose and she wants to wait. I have been drinking more Water and tea today. Feeling better.

Thanks.

[Mensch 150]

I had the same thing. It was my blood pressure. My PCP took me off of 1 of my 2 daily pills at 3.5 weeks post-op.