light headed

[Bigdog56 17]

I'm two weeks post op today... so far, i've lost 28 pounds. Haven't really started working out again yet, but i have found that i was really unprepared by how i was going to feel post operatively, and that is in large part to things i was told in the pre surgical process... but that is for another post... my question right now is based on the fact that i am light headed and have been most of today... has anyone had issues with being light-headed for seemingly no reason??vvI definitely ate less today, but it's just because my stomach has been bothering me and i haven't felt like eating... drinking, yes, eating no. I've had 40 grams of Protein thus far today.

thanks everyone.

[Getting-used-to-new-me 119]

If you had high blood pressure prior to surgery and are still taking meds for it, you might want to talk with your doctor about the light-headedness.

That was one of my problems. But that was one of the meds I was able to quit taking after my RNY!

[amorse5416 1]

same thing here as well....I had RNY done on 5/20/14 and 2-3 weeks after surgery i was getting light headed all the time, i would just be walking or doing normal activities and i would get really light headed. I told the doctor this, so he checked my blood pressure and my blood pressure was 90/50. He said thats your problem, you don't need to take your blood pressure meds anymore. So definantly check with your doctor because for me, within a month i was off ALL my blood pressure and diabetes medications!(Don't just stop taking your meds, talk with your doctor first)

[Jonathan Blue 311]

I second the medication aspect of things. Also, your body is going through some crazy changes and there will be an adjustment period. It could also be that your body is not getting enough calories in the day which is common the first couple weeks after surgery. You will find that as you get more and more active, you balance this fine line between the number of calories you burn in a day, and the number of calories you eat to fuel your body. There will be a deficit and it is just a delicate balance. I highly recommend a FitBit to wear. It will track the daily calories you burn through walking, exercising, and just functioning. You will also be able to record all the food you are eating in a day. Over time you will be able to observe your sweet spot of calories in verses calories out. You are definitely on the right track trying to get as much of your Protein in as you can. Also try to get your calories up to around 600 a day or so. This should help alleviate some of the light hotheadedness.

If the symptoms continue or you begin getting really dizzy definitely consult your doctor immediately.

[enjoyinglife 313]

On days that I get that dizzy feeling, it is usually because I haven't been drinking enough Water.

[Getting-used-to-new-me 119]

That'll do it alright.

I noticed after my RNY that I don't feel hungry or thirsty, compared to before the surgery. So I had to set alarms on my smartphone to remind me to eat every two or three hours and drink Water at least at the same intervals. With those alarms I get enough to eat and to drink. But even now, after almost eleven months, it's not yet a habit, I still need to be reminded sometimes.

Also, my co-workers like to tease me when my phone alarms go off. They usually make some lame remark like "it's feeding time again!"

[moose18201 24]

I'm on day 8of pre op diet. Surgery is mon 11/3. I have been getting light headed also the last couple days. Never thought of bp just checked blood sugar. Thanks guys

[pik 262]

I agree with the BP meds thing also (if you are on them). I was taking Verapamil for headaches as rx by my neurologist and a couple of weeks post op, I was always dizzy and light headed and felt like I was gonna pass out. My internist took me off of it and I have been fine ever since, except for my other issues and my headaches coming back, of course.

[ladypoohbear 123]

Not enough nutrition will make you lightheadness. I agree with checking blood pressure meds. After loosing 100 lbs, I felt lightheaded, kinda dingy..Dr. reduced my meds. And now I'm much better. Have a great day.