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I have been extremely dizzy and light headed lately. I have to catch myself sometimes at work if I turn around or get up too quickly. I'm 11 months post op and down 108 pounds. I'm trying to lose another 15-20. I eat about 600 calories a day give or take a little. I've tried to increase my calories but I have a really hard time mentally. Any suggestions on how to rid of this dizziness?

Edited by ohh_mandyy

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May want to check with your surgeon. Just a thought though, are you getting enough Water?

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I get about 70 ounces of Water in a day. I just don't have the desire to eat much because the only way I lose weight is by having very low calories. I can easily maintain with a little higher caloric intake and exercise but I'd still like to lose some. Not sure if maybe I'm lacking certain Vitamins that may be making me so dizzy.

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Drink more Water. That's a symptom of dehydration. That's one of my ques that I need to up my fluids.

I would say your eating too few calories. Have you tried adding in some healthy fats? Full fat cheeses/yogurts, nuts, avocados..etc.

Keeping your intake at such a low level for that long can really mess up your metabolism.

Does your dr/nut know you're at such few calories like that on a regular basis?

Edited by gomekast

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Google postural hypotension. I went through a few months when every time I stood too quickly I almost went headfirst into the wall (much to my husband's amusement!)

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