I feel dizzy when I stand up

 Hi Friends,

Im two weeks post-op and just started on soft solid foods (yay!).  I've noticed that yesterday and today, when I stand up, Im feeling really dizzy... just for a moment.  Do any of you know why?  Or, how long this will last?

Thanks, Katy

I had this too and found I was not getting enough fluids; it still happens today if I don't get enough. My nut also increased my calories a little because she thought that might be causing it. Our bodies are going through so much change right now and they are trying to get used to it.

It might also be your blood pressure. If you are on BP meds you might want to talk to your doctor. I was probably on the phone with the doctor's office every other day for the first few weeks. Don't be afraid to call them when things don't feel right.

Hi Katy,
Congrats on getting through your first 2 weeks. You must be thrilled to graduate to solid food.
Dizziness on standing may be caused by low blood pressure. Some things you might try..... moving slowly when you change positions from lying to sitting to standing. Try to increase your fluids (probably sweating more than normal today). Ir's probably not much to worry about but if it continues give your doc a call.
Carol

 More fluids. all i have to say. 

Dehydration is likely the issue. Up your water intake. Bp might be an issue too. If you increase your hydration and the issue continues, SEEK help. I had this issue around 7 months. To make  a story short, I had months of test and was finally told by a cardio doc I needed a pacemaker to stabilize my lower bp at 60 beats per minute.  I had irratic dizzy spells, sometimes passing out on the floor.  I could be standing, watching tv, sitting at my computer doing email, talking to someone in store, etc.--it happened any time.  No more issue since the pacemaker implant almost 5 years ago.  Good chance your issue will go away (if it's hydration) with more water.  My bp was irratic so it took much longer to get a diagnosis. On my 3rd Holter Monitor test, I finally got a diagnosis, as my condition showed up during that test period. DAVE

I had this also and had to cut my blood pressure meds in half - then a few weeks later it happened again and I was totally off blood pressure meds!!!! Don't know if you are on meds but that was my issue!

My Doctors explained to me this Some people experience both early and late signs and symptoms. Conditions such as dizziness and heart palpitations can occur either early or late or both. No matter when problems develop, however, they may be worse in the aftermath of a high-carbohydrate meal, especially one that's rich in sugars such as sucrose (table sugar) or fructose (fruit sugar.)

Some people also experience low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), related to excess levels of insulin delivered to the bloodstream as part of the syndrome. Insulin influences your tissues to take up the sugar present in your bloodstream and then patients get symptoms from low blood sugar. Because low blood sugar is sometimes associated with severe dumping syndrome, your doctor may order a test to measure your blood sugar level at the peak time of your symptoms to help confirm the diagnosis. Most cases of dumping syndrome improve without any treatment, typically in several months to about a year after signs and symptoms begin. However, if they don't improve on their own, or if you want relief from symptoms soon after they appear, your doctor may advise one or more treatment options to slow the emptying of your stomach's contents. The choices for managing dumping syndrome include dietary changes, medications and surgery.

Dietary changes
Adjusting your diet may relieve your symptoms. Here are some strategies that you may employ to help deal with dumping.

• Avoid fluids with meals. Drink liquids only between meals.
• Change the makeup of your diet. Consume more low-carbohydrate foods or more food high in protein. Read labels on packaged food before buying, with the goal of not only avoiding foods with sugar in their ingredients, but also staying away from alternative names for sugar, such as glucose, sucrose, fructose, dextrose, honey and corn syrup. Artificial sweeteners are acceptable alternatives. Consume more protein in your diet, and adopt a higher fiber diet.
• Increase pectin intake. Pectin is found in many fruits such as peaches, apples and plums, as well as in some fiber supplements. It can delay the absorption of carbohydrates in the small intestine.
• Stay away from acidic foods. Tomatoes and citrus fruits are harder for some people to digest.
• Use low-fat cooking methods. Prepare meat and other foods by broiling, baking or grilling.
• Lie down after eating. This may slow down the movement of food into your intestines.

Everyone is right on point. You probably need to get more fluids in. Everytime I was dizzy it was my first sign of dehydration. Especially, in the beginning. I was rushed to the ER on three seperate occassions because of it. I finally got it & made sure I went everywhere with a bottled water. Sip, Sip, Sip, Sip....all day long!  God's speed!

Sharon

Google "orthostatic hypotension"