Dizziness and Heart Rate

[Sleeved3.29.17 19]

I'm 6 weeks out and I've been having some unexpected side effects and looking for others with the same. When I get up too fast, I feel really dizzy and my heart rate goes up. Before surgery, this never happened. Has this happened to you? My resting heart rate has also went down, but I feel like my heart rate in general spikes really quickly nowadays. If I eat an extra bite of something, my heart will speed up and stay that way for about an hour. Is this normal?

[vamping 183]

I also have that issue when I get up. It was worse the first few weeks after surgery but stil happed occasionally. I believe mine may be due to low blood pressure. I've used a monitor I have at home immediately following these incidents and it does read low. I had ridiculously high blood pressure prior to surgery so I don't know if my body is readjusting or what.
Give your medical team a call and get checked out.

[pattycaketoo 133]

I'm 6 weeks out and I've been having some unexpected side effects and looking for others with the same. When I get up too fast, I feel really dizzy and my heart rate goes up. Before surgery, this never happened. Has this happened to you? My resting heart rate has also went down, but I feel like my heart rate in general spikes really quickly nowadays. If I eat an extra bite of something, my heart will speed up and stay that way for about an hour. Is this normal?

If you take BP medicine it's probably time to stop taking it. Go see your PCP for a possible medicine change. I was taken off BP meds after two weeks of having bypass. Sounds like issues with that.

[Please 188]

Can also be typical signs of dehydration.

[jillybeanRN 76]

Dumped BP on standing, paired with an increased heart rate is orthostatic hypotension. If you take BP meds might be time to review dosing or if you need them. Also can happen in dehydration. Sometimes happens to me when I first get up in the morning. Make position changes slowly.

Good luck!

[Brandeis 401]

You could also be anemic, so I'd have them check that as well! It's possible you need iron~

[rainyann 118]

all of the above

[Blue Door 54]

I have the same thing when I stand for a few minutes. I had blood work done and my potassium is low. Going in to see the doctor tomorrow to see what we can do about it. I've had all the BP checks, and it's not orthostatic hypotension. Hoping potassium supplementation will help.

[seoddy1127 12]

Hi!
I was sleeved on 4-3-17. I was having the same issues. My potassium decreased and I would get light-headed when standing. And the heartburn was unbearable!!! I went to the doctor and was given potassium to take for 5 days and was told to increase my Water intake. More than likely you are sounding dehydrated. I was dehydrated. Once I increased my water in take (I was only taking in less than 20 ml of water per day due to the heartburn in which we should be taking in between 48 to 64 oz of water daily), I began to feel better. I am having more energy. I am eating more. My skin is looking tremendously better. I look alive again! Your body will get adjusted to the transition its going through. You have to follow the directions of your surgeon (or PCP) and keep pushing forward each day. You will make it. I know it seems difficult right now (as I am feeling the struggle too right along with you) but trust me, it will get better!!!

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[Blue Door 54]

I just got back from the doctor's office. She said my symptoms are most likely caused by my low potassium and prescribed supplementation for one month. I'm really hoping this will help.

No issues with dehydration thankfully. I am lucky in that I don't have a problem with drinking liquids. I generally get beteeen 65-80 ounces a day.

Sleeved3-39-17 I hope you can get some answers soon. It is very disconcerting to have those kinds of symptoms.