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I need help, please. I was sleeved 6 weeks ago. My husband of 16 years passed away Saturday. I'm feeling very dizzy and lightheaded this morning. Makes me nervous to get out of chair. I've been drinking, of course not near 64oz. Eating, but not as much as I should. Urinating normally. Any suggestions? Thank you

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First of all, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure there are a million reasons you are dizzy and lightheaded. You might be dehydrated so push the fluids, maybe get yourself a Protein shake too.

I'm guessing that you have 1,000 things to attend to today, but maybe check in with your doctor when you can.

Again, so so sorry.

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I haven't been sleeved yet so I really can't give you feedback as to why you're not feeling well, but I just wanted to give you my condolences.

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Caroline..I am so sorry!!!

It does not surprise me that you are sick...Try to get some G2 in okay...And allow yourself to feel all the emotions you have....Don't hide them or block them...this is a horrible thing for you to deal with..........So sorry for your loss.....

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Oh my I am so sorry! What a shock I can't imagine what you must be going through!

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Caroline you are in my prayers. Please try drinking G2 or Vitamin Water, when I feel week drinking G2 and vitamin water helps me.

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I am so sorry for your loss. Please try to drink more. Hot Drinks go down easier for me.

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Caroline, I am so very sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine your loss. Sending you tons of good juju.

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I am so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine what you must be feeling. Taking care of yourself needs to be a priority and I suspect you do not have the emotional energy to even do that. Do you have friends and family who are with you to encourage and support you? Are you getting any sleep? Obviously drinking and eating what you can is important, but I think resting your mind may be the best thing you can do. Touch base with your doctor about how you are feeling and if you need any medication for sleep and/or anxiety. The other thing that comes to mind is to make sure you have someone to talk to, whether that be a professional or friends or family. Again, I am so sorry for your enormous loss. Take care and peace to you.

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I'm sorry for your loss. Stress w the sleeve isn't a good mix at all. Stay hydrated and pls try to get soft foods down like Soup if possible.

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My sincerest condolences to you and your family.

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Sending you hugs and prayers - i am so sorry.

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I am so sorry for you loss. Poweade zero helped me through that stage.

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Thank you for your responses. I've been trying power ad zero and Decaf tea. I'm not feeling as dizzy.

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I have not been sleeved yet either but wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time

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