Hi all

First, thank you to those who have answered my previous questions - I appreciate it.

I have now been sleeved for 10 days. Today, I got up, took my kids out for a milkshake (I had an espresso), drove for the first time, did some work in the office etc...All day I have felt lightheaded and had tingling fingers when standing up.

I have now retreated to bed. Am I right that this is dehydration? I thought I was doing ok but need to monitor more carefully. Had 400ml of banana smoothie with milk, the espresso, 500ml protein water, 2 small glasses of water. About a litre all up? Yesterday would be similar. I am going to up the fluids asap, but is there anything else I should be worried about? When I sit or lie still I am ok.

Thanks in advance folks. Apart from this I am feeling v blessed. No pain, no nausea, down to minimal meds, lost 5kgs already!

Cheers

Simon

Not sure that I can answer your questions but I also am 10 days out.
I also experience light-headedness if I move too fast or get up too quickly. Even just walking my dog can bring it on at the unexpected moment. While I don't know for sure what it is my guess is that we are not getting enough protein in and that we are just having to readjust to our new bodies. I don't have any thoughts on the tingling fingers. It sounds like you and I both need to concentrate on more proteins and fluids. I'm struggling with it also.

Thanks for your reply. After the advice and 'experiments' with hydration fluids like Gastrolyte of the last couple of hours, I am pretty sure it is dehydration. Mine started off relatively minor like yours. It is only today it has worsened. I would hit the fluids hard if I were you.

Cheers

Simon

Weigh loss surgery can affect your blood sugar levels. Some individuals experience a condition called reactive hypoglycemia. The symptoms of hypoglycemia are:

• blurry vision
• rapid heartbeat
• sudden mood changes
• sudden nervousness
• unexplained fatigue
• pale skin
• headache
• hunger
• shaking
• dizziness
• sweating
• difficulty sleeping
• skin tingling
• trouble thinking clearly or concentrating
• loss of consciousness

If this is the cause, it sounds like you only have a mild version at this point. But it is something to keep an eye on.

Hi all

Some two weeks after writing the original post, it seems pretty clear the problem was Lexapro, my SSRI. My Drs and surgeon cannot figure out the exact problem, but it would seem the sleeve has messed around with absorption in some way, causing serotonin issues. I have reduced my dosage as an experiment. Anyone else out there had this issue? I was only on a mild 20mg/per, taken at night.

Thanks

Simon