Question:
1 1/2 weeks post op and always DIZZY
I am drinking 2 to 3 protein shakes a day and constantly drinking water but I am still dizzy. Doctor said that I can have gaterade, tried that but still dizzy. What can this be from and what can I do to get ride of it. I feel great otherwise. — Iz V. (posted on May 9, 2002)
May 9, 2002
If you are still on any pain meds it could be that. I stopped taking pain
meds at 6 days out as I was constantly dizzy. Once I stopped them the
dizziness went away for me.
— tn683
May 9, 2002
Were you taking any bp meds pre-op? If so, are you still on the same dose?
It might be low blood pressure.
— garw
May 9, 2002
I too have had dizzy dizzy times -- and for me it has been low blood
pressure -- I did not have a problem with blood pressure before surgery --
lucy me -- Now my doc's office has me taking chiken broth with full salt --
ie the old fashioned kind -- yup very salty -- but it helps the pressure --
also V8 juice (not the low sodium) helps to sip on during the day -- this
is in addition to your protein drinks -- and water -- but drink the
"salty" stuff more than the water -- you may feel like you are
floating away - but it has helped me. Hang in there I am 3 weeks post
surgery TODAY!
— Kathleen G.
May 9, 2002
Gatorade? How are you making up the protein shakes? You might want to
check the sugar g you are taking in. Serving size vs sugar g. It's
possible you're keeping yourself on the edge of dumping all the time?
— vitalady
May 10, 2002
Gatorade is definitely NOT a good idea, at leat not in high
volumes. I had the same problem. I was so dizzy I couldnt
get up without rushing to lay back down. I called the Dr.
because I was worried that I needed blood again. He just said
it was dehydration too. I spent the rest of the day drinking
unsweetened iced tea, and I felt better. THe next day I decided
I would try to drink a bunch of gatorade before trying to get
up, I was worse off that day. I have found the sugar makes me
very dizzy. You can try a little, but I wouldnt recommend too much.
— Michell C.
May 10, 2002
I agree that this sounds like dehydration... and echo the previous post
that good old chicken broth would be a much better choice than Gatorade.
Otherwise, keep up the constant sip sip sipping! Let us know how you do...
— Sarah B.
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