Help - I'm dizzy

MYSTERIO12 · June 1, 2007

I was banded last Wednesday, May 23rd. I've been doing great up until a few days ago. I have kept a journal over the past 2 days and for some reason, 45 minutes to 1 hour after I eat, I get really really really dizzy and don't feel good. No other symptoms, just dizzy, like I can't even walk straight. I called and talked to the doc's nurse the beginning of the week and they thought it was my blood pressure medicine making my pressure go too low and told me to discontinue taking. I've done that and haven't taken any high blood pressure meds since Tuesday. My BP has been great which is awesome, but I'm still feeling dizzy after eating... HELP, has anyone else ever had this ??? I'm gonna call the Dr. again tomorrow, but was wondering if anyone else has ever experienced this .

MintyFresh · June 1, 2007

Definitely call the doctor again tomorrow. If the dizziness becomes more continuous, I actually think a trip to the ER may be in order. I work for a neurologist and have learned that dizziness is not a symptom you want to take lightly, especially if you are able to repeat it by doing the same action.

Hope you feel better soon!

areellady · June 1, 2007

I agree, your doctor needs to be called first thing in the morning!! Good luck, Deanna

cyndilou29 · June 1, 2007

Definitely make sure you are seeing your doctor. Maybe as your stomach expands it is pressing on the vagus nerve or something. When you say dizzy, what do you mean? Dizzy like the room is spinning, like bed spins (remember those from college?LOL) or do things start to go dark and you feel like you will faint? If you feel faint, it is probably BP related somehow.

I hope you feel better. Keep us updated, okay?

GayleTX · June 2, 2007

How much Water are you taking in? Dizziness is often a symptom of dehydration. I know drinking is not easy right now, but just on sip, sip, sipping.

PineNut · June 2, 2007

I don't know if you are eating anything with a refined type sugar, but I ate a bite of choc chip cookie at work the other day and I had to REALLY struggle with staying awake about 15 min later. I was SO tired. Then hte other night I tried to have a bite...1 bite of a Hostess pie since I thought it would be mushie...OK OK...and I had the same twirly dizzy feeling about 20 min later. Needless to say I have not had anything other than dairy sugar and no problems. I would also back up the Water comment above. I am not working so hard on the not drinking with meals at this point since it is still healing and I DON'T want anything to get stuck.