Hi Olga. I am sorry to hear this. That is really scary. I actually passed out two saturdays ago. It was scary for me. I checked my sugar and I had low blood sugar and that is what caused me to pass out. For you, it could have definantley been dehydration if you are not getting in more than 32oz a day. And then maybe you stood up to fast after laying down. When was the last time you had eaten before passing out. It could have been your sugar too. You need to keep an eye on it. I hope you get to feeling better soon. Misty

Being dehydrated can most definately cause light-headedness... I would definately call your surgeon today and let them know what is going on so they can tell you what needs to be done!

Today, I was doing my regular routine and decided to lay down for a minute on my bed to unwind. That minute turned into 20 minutes. I knew I had to get up to prepare dinner for my family. Just as I was walking out of my bedroom door, I felt really light headed. I turned around to try to make it back to my bed and the next thing I knew I was on the hallway floor, sitting up, with a pain in my back and on my head. I can only assume that I passed out because I don't remember hitting my head or even falling for that matter. When I called out to my husband to help me up, we noticed a hole in the wall where I had hit my head. Anyway my question is this: Can my not drinking my water cause light headedness? I've been doing really good with my vitamins and my protein, but I am having a really hard time with my water. I'm lucky to get 32oz in a day.

Hi Carolyn, I started with a BMI of 37 and my surgeon's target weight goal for me was 71kgs (156.2lbs). That would just have got me in the normal range. My BMI is now 24 and I'm 67kbs (147lbs). A BMI of 22 puts me nicely in the beginning range of normal with two points to spare. That equates to a weight of 61kgs (134lbs). To be honest, if I don't loose anymore both myself and the surgeon would still be happy. So the maths may be a bit wonky but works for me lol. And I would just like to see my surgeons little printout that he gives me at each visit say 100% Sharyn

I've been at 132-135 (my goal) since Christmas, mostly bouncing from 133 to 134. This past week I went to Las Vegas and with all the walking and lack of snacking (it's big meals or nothing there) I came home and weighed in at 127.8 this morning. I don't know if this is an aberation, a new set point or if the 4 months I was at one weight was a plateau but we'll see. I wouldn't really want to go lower though. I've chosen a plastic surgeon and I'm waiting for a date for a tummy tuck. She says I have a really good underlying muscle tone and a simple extended hip-to-hip tummy tuck will do wonders. I'm hoping to have it done in early July. Carolyn