Feeling Light headed

[Katcloudshepherd 630]

Hello everyone,

This morning I have been extremely light headed. My surgery was 11 weeks ago. I've been getting in the 64 oz. of liquids and getting my 60 g. of Protein in. I'm not diabetic, do not have high blood pressure, in fact my blood pressure is usually low. I've been light headed before-usually when moving from a seated or reclined position to a standing position. This morning it is not only at those times but even when I'm resting in a seated position.

The good thing is, I've got a follow up appointment this afternoon with the surgeon's office. I'll defintely ask the nurse practioner what it could be.

The only thing I can think of is that I'm not able to consume any carbs. I only have room for the protein during my 3 meals a day.

Anyone else get light headed at this point? If so, was there a cause diagnosed?

Thank you,

Kathleen

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

I was just talking to someone else about this, they are about 12 weeks out. Her bloodpressure was actually too low, causing the lightheadedness. We really cut out a lot of salt after being sleeved, it might be your body reacting to that, especially if you have already low blood pressure. Ask your doctor if this is a possiblility. Easy enough to fix if it's that simple. Good luck! Keep us posted, I think sharing these different types of side effects are very helpful.

[Busymomof3 181]

I have low blood pressure too and occasionally get dizzy. I attribute it to the low blood pressure.

[LRG2014 55]

It could be inner ear problems also..The weather here in Alabama has been crazy and many folks are sick from it...We can't forget that other things than our sleeve will/can make us sick...Hope you feel better soon!!