10 days out....

[Caleia 8]

Hello everyone!

So I'm ten days out from my surgery. I was on pain meds, anti nausea pills, and an antacid. I've stopped the pain meds and nausea last Friday. I've been dizzy since the day after my surgery but it's gotten worse since. I just attributed it mainly to the meds I was on... Then started blaming the lack of calorie intake.

I am trying to do good with my Water intake but, it's difficult. I usually drink 35+ or more Fluid ounces a day. So I guess what I'm asking is bottom line... So you think I'm dizzy because I should be drinking more or another issue?

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[2ndSpring 350]

I can't answer about the dizziness and I don't know if it is related, but 35 ounces isn't enough. You could be dehydrated and that can cause havoc on your circulation and heart rate. If you have to chose between food and Water during this post-surgery period, chose Water.

When is your next appt? You should tell your doctor about the dizziness and let them check you out.

Hope you feel better soon.

[ObstaclesBYpassed:) 12]

I think you are probably dehydrated hun. I know it can be uncomfortable but make sure you push as much h20 as you can.

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[Ms. McCray2009 34]

You DEFINITELY need to increase your Water intake!!! I was experiencing the same thing and my daughter who is a PA checked me and said I had mild symptoms of dehydration. I pulled back from the purée and increased my fluids and the dizziness and other symptoms have gone away.

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[Andell 53]

Yes, you are drinking like 1/2 what you should and the only time I've been dizzy is when I've napped when I should have been drinking.

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[creatingthenewme 91]

I had a lot of issues right after surgery due to some complications. I was drinking/eating basically nothing! There were quite a few days were I was lucky to get in 12 ounces of Water and I can tell you that I was extremely dizzy and was almost admitted back into the hospital. Up your Water and that should help .