Lightheaded When I Stand Up

[scorpion509 107]

I am start my 3rd week post op and for the couples of days I notice that when i play with my kids on the floor and after I stand up I have lightheaded. I need to hold for something and wait a min for it goes away.

Is this normal?

I never had that before. I will probably ask my doctor on Monday about this but any explanation?

[Tekara3927 265]

Are u getting all your Water in??

[TennisGirl 8]

Could be low blood pressure....

[scorpion509 107]

About the Water I only can drink 3-4 glasses per day , I CANNOT handle 8 glasses.

About blood pressure this is my thought as well. I have low blood pressure but I always drink coffee and it became normal. Now I cannot drink coffee so I think it is low. I need to find the monitor for blood pressure at home somewhere.

[deanac 29]

Dehydration lowers blood pressure which can make you dizzy. Hard as it is, drink drink drink.

[NicholePerlatti 7]

I have the same problem but I do get all of my fluids in each day. I am going to be talking to my dr about it at my next appointment.

[whitsmom08 17]

I was doing this. My electrolytes were getting out of wake. Drink some Gatorade 2 or the Powerade no sugar. It helped me!

[CrisB83 47]

I am 9 months out and I still have issues with getting light-headed sometimes. Some days are worse than others. Exercising makes a world of difference. If I go on at least 2 10-minute walks a day I feel much better and my body handles food better too.

[scorpion509 107]

Thank you for all your response. I will try to drink Gatorade 2 has it at home.

I was walking 2.5 laps yesterday in the park in the evening. I notice that eating and sleeping is better after the walk but I always think because of the fresh air

[Mensch 150]

I had the same exact thing. It was my blood pressure. I was on 2 medications prior to surgery, but my doctor took me off of one at 3.5 weeks post op. I monitor it several times daily.