Feeling weak and dizzy

[darachel 24]

Hello my surgery was June 20th, I dropped 10 pounds so far and I am still on a full liquid diet until Monday. The last two days I was very hungry all day, I felt dizzy and weak. However, I would like to see if it will continue today before I call my doctor. Do you think it could be due to the fact that I am not eating the amount I am supposed to, or lacking some nutrients or Vitamins etc. what do you think?

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[Bufflehead 6,358]

Are you getting all your fluids in? Minimum 64 ounces? I think dehydration is a lot more likely to cause dizziness and weakness than lack of nutrition -- it takes several weeks if not months for nutritional deficiencies to manifest themselves, and your body has all the energy it needs to run happily stored away in your fat cells. In any event, I do think dizziness and weakness is cause for checking in with a medical professional. Good luck!

ETA another potential problem post-op is low blood pressure. Are you monitoring your blood pressure? Are you taking medications that would lower your blood pressure? Many people who are taking blood pressure meds before surgery need to stop them after surgery because their blood pressure drops. Even people who aren't taking them before surgery may find that their blood pressure drops after surgery to the point of dizziness or weakness. When do you suffer from dizziness and weakness? If it is immediately after standing up (or sitting up from a lying down position) google orthostatic hypotension and see if that seems to fit.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Hello my surgery was June 20th, I dropped 10 pounds so far and I am still on a full liquid diet until Monday. The last two days I was very hungry all day, I felt dizzy and weak. However, I would like to see if it will continue today before I call my doctor. Do you think it could be due to the fact that I am not eating the amount I am supposed to, or lacking some nutrients or Vitamins etc. what do you think?

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Yes. You need to do everything you can to get in your fluids and Protein. Don't hesitate to call your surgeon if you have ANY questions, especially if something doesn't feel right. I know mine gave me a 24-hour phone number to use. I'd much rather call with a simple question than wind up in the ER.

Hello my surgery was June 20th, I dropped 10 pounds so far and I am still on a full liquid diet until Monday. The last two days I was very hungry all day, I felt dizzy and weak. However, I would like to see if it will continue today before I call my doctor. Do you think it could be due to the fact that I am not eating the amount I am supposed to, or lacking some nutrients or Vitamins etc. what do you think?

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Yes. You need to do everything you can to get in your fluids and Protein. Don't hesitate to call your surgeon if you have ANY questions, especially if something doesn't feel right. I know mine gave me a 24-hour phone number to use. I'd much rather call with a simple question than wind up in the ER.

[Cinnamon16 18]

I had this the first week or so...I was getting plenty of Water but I think mine was low blood sugar. I added a little juice to my water and had some broth. That helped me but I would call your team also!

[Andrew0929 1,101]

I agree with the theory that this is due to dehydration. Before the surgery I didn't pay attention to my Water intake and it was never a problem.

However, post-op I try to keep track of my Water intake yet I've been dehydrated twice and had similar symptoms to yours. I passed out one of those times.

Now I make sure I get a minimum of 48 Oz and try for 64.