Fainting

[Deegil 42]

Has anyone felt dizzy or fainted after having the surgery. I have fainted twice since my surgery. The first time I went to the hospital and they could not find anything. I am wondering if its related to the surgery.

[Danny Paul 761]

I was dizzy and that was due to my BP meds. After adjusting the meds down I was still dizzy. I decided to stop the meds altogether. My BP is fine and I'm no longer dizzy.

[dr3am3rstarz 61]

I was diagnosed with Dysautonomia. After fainting at least 7 times since my surgery!

sw: 334
pre-op: 314
cw: 213

[MarinaGirl 609]

When I’ve felt dizzy post-op, it always correlates to dehydration.

[CrissCriss 97]

Im 3weeks post op i feel faint when I dont get my fluids in

[AussieBloke 8]

Just over 2 weeks post op, and I feel light headed often right when I stand up. I am getting plenty of fluids, and it is not my BP (checked). Still don't know why, but it is definitely related to the surgery.

[jacqueline5678 4]

I have the same problem. For me, it’s definitely fluids. I have to drink well over the recommended amount each day to keep my bp from dropping when I stand after sitting or bending. I’ve also noticed that it’s not always how much I’ve had to drink as it is when I drink... so, for example, I have dizziness more frequently in the morning before I get significant fluids in after “fasting” all night. Same thing if I go for a few hours mid-day without drinking. Once I figured out the correlation between my dizzy spells and my Fluid intake, I was able to manage it.

[Deegil 42]

Thanks everyone!

[dreamingsmall 1,125]

Are you taking Iron tablets . Is all your blood work ok ? Maybe your blood pressure went low then was normal when u went hospital

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[dr3am3rstarz 61]

Just over 2 weeks post op, and I feel light headed often right when I stand up. I am getting plenty of fluids, and it is not my BP (checked). Still don't know why, but it is definitely related to the surgery.

That sounds exactly like what I have. P.o.t.s a form of Dysautonomia. Look it up. My symptoms match exactly! Your bp drops when you change position, laying, sitting, then standing. Your pulse also starts to race.

sw: 334
pre-op: 314
cw: 213

[dr3am3rstarz 61]

That sounds exactly like what I have. P.o.t.s a form of Dysautonomia. Look it up. My symptoms match exactly! Your bp drops when you change position, laying, sitting, then standing. Your pulse also starts to race.

sw: 334
pre-op: 314
cw: 213

Only two cures, fluids or beta blockers.

sw: 334
pre-op: 314
cw: 213

[MarinaGirl 609]

You may have orthostatic hypotension. Does your blood pressure drop when you stand after sitting or laying down for awhile? My father has this and he’s managing it by increasing his fluids, including oral rehydration therapy (e.g. DripDrop powder or regular Gatorade, not G2), as well as getting up slowly after sitting or laying down for awhile.