lightheaded

[Jenbug83 1]

I had surgery on 10/31 and I am so dizzy/lightheaded every time I stand up. after my short walks I end up having to lay down for a couple hours before I can even sit upright again. I'm getting about 40-50 ounces of Water and eating 2 of my 3 meals. I also started my Vitamins the other day.

any tips? I really want to be able to build my stamina but I'm not getting anywhere on that front.

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[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

Are you on any blood pressure meds? If so, doctor may need to adjust your dosage. Hope you improve soon.

[marly18 23]

You could be dehydrated. Get more fluids any way you can. Soups, juice, popsicles....

[Jenbug83 1]

Are you on any blood pressure meds? If so, doctor may need to adjust your dosage. Hope you improve soon.

I am on a low dose bp med for migraines

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[marly18 23]

That can contribute to dehydration if it has a diuretic in it. Earlier this year I started taking BP med and lasix, within 2 weeks I ended up in the hospital severely dehydrated and in kidney failure as a result.

[MarinaGirl 608]

You need to be consuming a minimum of 64 oz of Water a day. This is more important than food or Vitamins right now. It is hard because you can only sip a little at a time, so you must carry a bottle of water with you constantly. The biggest risk post-op is dehydration and orthostatic hypotension.

[Oct517 527]

6 weeks out and I still deal with getting light headed or dizzy when I stand up too fast. This never occurred before surgery. I know it has to do with not getting in enough Water and just the low number of calories I'm bringing in

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[Frustr8 7,886]

Orthostatic Hypotension, be he GONE!