dizzy, lightheaded...

gochristy1971
on 6/20/11 7:29 am - CA

Since last Thursday, I have had a couple of episodes of dizziness/lightheadedness. I'm getting all my fluids in, taking all my vits, and getting about 80g of protein a day.

What could be causing it?

I know, call my doctor, and I will, but I wondered what might be causing it.

Also, should I call my regular doctor or my bariatric doctor?

Christy
Weights: Surgery 317 Current 242 GW ???

poet_kelly
on 6/20/11 7:34 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

Does it happen at any particular time? Or just randomly?

Possibly could be reactive hypoglycemia. Can you test your blood sugar?

I'd call your regular doc unless you think it's directly related to your RNY.

Kelly

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gochristy1971
on 6/20/11 7:36 am - CA

RNY on 03/28/11

It's random. Not near any food intake...or at least not by a couple of hours.

Christy
Weights: Surgery 317 Current 242 GW ???

Amy T.
on 6/20/11 7:38 am - CA

RNY on 06/10/11

What about your blood pressure? Are you on meds? Just wondering. I had a bout of low blood pressure and my meds had to be adjusted and I was lightheaded often before we figured it out.

Amy
I am ready to be an active participant in my life rather than a spectator...

poet_kelly
on 6/20/11 7:38 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

Go see your regular doc. There are probably about a million things it could be, and there's really no point in guessing.

Kelly

gochristy1971
on 6/20/11 7:40 am - CA

RNY on 03/28/11

Ok, I will do that. I was on BP meds before surgery, but I have not been on them since. I have not needed them.

I will call my doctor right now!

Christy
Weights: Surgery 317 Current 242 GW ???

Amy T.
on 6/20/11 7:44 am - CA

RNY on 06/10/11

Let us know what you find out! Good luck!

Amy
I am ready to be an active participant in my life rather than a spectator...

H.A.L.A B.
on 6/20/11 7:52 am

RNY on 05/14/08

Your body is changing, your blood pressure is all over the place. I get that all the time.. mostly when I have low salt -minerals intake for a day or few.

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"

"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."

gochristy1971
on 6/20/11 7:56 am - CA

RNY on 03/28/11

Thanks, Hala.

I have an appointment on Monday, 6/27. My doctor is out until then, and I didn't want to see someone else. If it gets worse I will call again.

Christy
Weights: Surgery 317 Current 242 GW ???

JENNI-8yrsPostOP
on 6/20/11 8:31 am

I had that when I was newly out and I was not getting in enough water. I was doing the minimum required by my doc - 64 ounces-but with warmer weather and moving more I needed more. Upped my water intake to 86 ounces a day and I've never had it since. See if you don't need more. It's warmer out and we're more active.
Jen 9 yrs post op