Hello,

I just got banded on Feb 9th and I am following the water and jello stage for two weeks. My question to anyone who may be able to help is did any of you feel dizzy and weak? I find that periodically I am getting dizzy and have to sit down or else I am afraid I will fall down. If anyone has any tips on how to overcome this please advise. I can take the not eating part its the dizzy part I am having trouble with.

Water and Jello for two weeks? And nothing else? I know all doctors have different post-op requirements, but that seems a little extreme to me. If it's sugar-free jello, then you are really not taking in any nutrition at all, so it's no wonder you are weak and dizzy. Generally, people are allowed Protein drinks, broth, diluted fruit juices in the first couple of weeks. You might want to call your doctor to verify his post-op diet requirements, and if water and jello are indeed all you are supposed to eat, ask what you can do to combat the dizziness.

I did feel somewhat weak and shaky at the end of the first week post-op, but I was allowed the things I mentioned above. I did notice that I was only getting about 300 calories a day. When I added a different Protein Drink with a higher calorie count, it brought my calories to 400 or so, and that little difference made me feel better.

Hope you feel better soon!

Edited February 13, 200917 yr by MistyD65

I will definitly do that I gave a call to the doc and left a message for the medical assistants. Thanks for the help