Extreme dizziness 5 days post op

[atwoah 10]

Hey all!

I’ve been having gas pains like many but dizziness and lightheadedness. It started two days post op and usually gets worse at night. Could it be due to lack or calories? should I be worried? Thanks all!

[Rainbow_Warrior 996]

3 hours ago, atwoah said:

Could it be due to lack or calories?

Possibly.

Maybe you need to get some more Protein Shake into you.

[KimTriesRNY 1,853]

Another likely cause so soon post op is dehydration. Make sure you are getting in those fluids. It’s tough in the beginning.

[kakatlady612 1,053]

I think both of the upper idea could cause orthostatic hypotension which it sounds like

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[orionburn 1,023]

I would get some bouts of dizziness early on. Was always worse when I took a shower. Did your doc instruct you to monitor your temp and heart rate? That was something we had to do. Both should be under 100, degrees and BPM respectively.

[Hello2018 21]

Yes, you might be dehydrated and lack of food intake. My bloood pressure would be extremely low months after surgery. I would have to intake a piece of small sugar to get me going.

[DaleCruse 756]

All of these are good suggestions. Also, are you on any blood pressure medications? A few weeks after surgery my doctors took me off because I didn't need them anymore & was getting dizzy. Good luck to you!

[atwoah 10]

Thanks everyone! I went to the doctor and got my vitals checked and it was all normal, so I’m guessing it’s lack of calories! I’m getting a good amount of Fluid in because my pee is clear. Thank god I stopped taking my bp meds because it was normal today!