Lightheaded?

[jgarnick 16]

Did anyone get lightheaded early on after surgery? I felt so good after surgery that I was out running errands starting the day I was discharged from the hospital. Now I wasn't spending hours at the mall but I ran to one store one day and went to a funeral home another to pay respects for a friend. I woke up this morning and I was exhausted, sore and very lightheaded all day. I am wondering if it was a side effect of overdoing it or maybe not getting enough Water in??

[cinward2001 141]

Both? LOL Yes I can feel a bit woozy at times. Other times I feel perfectly normal.

[magpie30 187]

highly likely just overdoing it and not enough Protein, Water could be part of it too.. it's hard at first when you are feeling better, to not over do it but try to take it easy, your body needs to rest. Remember you have just had major surgery and your body is trying to figure out what happened, and how to make the proper adjustments to keep you healthy. Just try to lay low for a few days, walking but take it easy.

[Sweetcarol238 181]

I am 7 months post op and I have been getting dizzy all the time now. They actually want me to eat more...if you can believe it and drink more liquids.< /p>

[ShrinkingBiker 121]

I was having the same issue last week (about 7 weeks out) and found out it was low blood pressure combined with not eating enough. I only manage to get about 400 calories in per day and they want me to eat at least 600-800 preferred 1200.. I do what I can, but try to eat the highest Protein stuff I can for at least 3 meals and then 2 Snacks with veggies.

[luckysmomma 407]

You probably overdid it. Make sure you get your fluids & Protein in..and your rest the first few weeks. Best of luck to you. Take care!

[Looking Ahead 239]

I went through a spell of light headed...that led to falling alot and that led to an overnight stay in the hospital. It was 6 months out. I was dehydrated and my bp and potassium is low. I;m on low BP meds now and potassium every night in pill form that dissolves. I still get dizzy but I know I'm not getting enough Water. Up your water intake and see if it helps.

[JeffA70 200]

I've found that I get very lightheaded post surgery, particularly from getting up after being seated. Since my blood pressure has dropped a decent amount, doc thinks it is related to that.