I am 2.5 weeks post surgery. I am so light headed and shaky that I might pass out if I stand up. Is this normal? I did end up with a full midline incision due to complications.

10 minutes ago, ValerieLynn said:

I am 2.5 weeks post surgery. I am so light headed and shaky that I might pass out if I stand up. Is this normal? I did end up with a full midline incision due to complications.

I was light headed upon standing for a few weeks as well, given you had a much more invasive surgery with complications, this doesn't sound outside the realm of possibility. I assume you've discussed this with your PCP, Surgeon or Surgical team already... what did they say about it?

Light headedness is a sign of dehydration. Sip, sip, sip. Make sure you're getting all your fluids in.

Also...call your group. Better to be safe than sorry.

I never experienced light headedness or weakness. I would call your surgeon's office right away. Severe dehydration is nothing to mess around with. You could also have anemia or hypoglycemia...or a number other things going on. Best to get it checked out.

Edited June 20, 20188 yr by Creekimp13

Are you getting in enough liquids... sounds like dehydration



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I felt the same way at 2 weeks post op. I got a B12 injection from my surgeon and within a day I was back to normal.

Not dehydrated. Treating low blood sugar and low blood pressure. My family doc took me off two BP meds. One of the benefits is BP improvement! Feeling a bit better today but had 4 bad bad days.