6 days out

Hey guys I'm 6 days out from RNY. Today I feel week a light headed.  Did anyone else feel this way

Hey congrats on the best decision you will ever make in your life.  Obviously you have just had a surgery and you are going to feel weak.  Light headed, I didn't get light headed, but you are on liquids and your body is assimilating to the lower calorie count so it might contribute to light headedness.  Keep on walking, even if you do laps around the coffee table and sip your liquids.  You will be all the better for it.  I am 3 months out and feel great, so there is a light at the end of the tunnel. 

I never felt that way right after surgery but I have since. Could be low blood sugar, low blood pressure or dehydration. Low blood pressure can be caused be dehydration as well. Make sure you are getting you liquids and protein.

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Hey Newman, I did feel lightheaded when I got to about my second week after RNY. I went to the ER a couple times because I just couldn't stand up without everything going dark and I felt like I was going to pass out. The diagnosis was that I wasn't getting enough protein in and I was dehydrated. To know if you are dehydrated, you can lay one of your hands flat on your lap or on a table top. Then with your other hand, pinch a piece of skin. If it goes right back down to the normal shape, you're probably okay, but if it is slow to go back down, you're probably on the verge of dehydration.

Be sure you're getting all your protein in and be sure you are drinking enough. I know it is hard this close out of your surgery, but it is what's going to allow you to heal quickly. If it keeps up, call your doc.

Hang in there partner....

Am 4 days out and feel the same way.  Everyone just keeps saying drink your fluids.  We shall make it thought this and look back on it and laugh

I did feel that way - found out I had low blood pressure. Quit the blood pressure meds and I was fine.

Check with your doc.

Take a pinch of salt.  It might help.  When you get to the puree part try and cook some spinach (frozen-microwave)...Add a little salt to it.  It has iron and potassium...it may help with the electrolyte (sp) issues.  Brian  PS  Let your doctor know.

I agree with cabin 111.  Electrolytes and increase the water Am 4 mos out

Come to think about it, after reading Cabin111's post, I did remember that my ER visit showed my potassium was low and I had to go on Potassium supplements for a little while after that. That very well may be the problem.