I think I am losing too much
Hi! I was really excited today to work over to this portion of the message board. (same surgery month) I feel this could be really helpful to many. Okay, here is my question. My open rny was on 7/23/03. I am 5'7 and started out at 230. I had to have the surgery not only because of obesity but because of many severe co-morbs. I am now down to 137 and a size 6. My husband is now really getting worried and says that I look too skinny. I am still losing (slowly). I see my surgeon for a check up on the 13th. But, I was really wanting to see if anyone has heard of this or experienced it. I do get very dizzy upon standing, to the point of almost blacking out. I have cut my "walking" almost completely off so I will stop burning more calories. I would love to hear from any of you.
Hi Paige,
Congratulations on your great weight loss. I have only lost 89 lbs so far and had my WLS on July 28th. My husband also had WLS on Oct. 29th. He has experienced a few dizzy spells. He is a diabetic, although no longer insulin dependent, he still takes oral medication. Have you checked your blood sugar? Also, are you on any blood pressure or water pills? If you don't like what one Doctor has told you regarding these dizzy spells, go for a second opinion. What has your surgeon said about you "maintaining your weight"?? Good luck to you---Angie
Angie, thank you for the advice. My blood sugar was a little low the last time I had it checked about two weeks ago. And, I suspect that my blood pressure drops as well from the times I check it. I am not on any medications currently for blood pressure or blood sugar. My surgeon hasn't seen me in a few months. I see him on the 13th. Thanks again))Paige
I've often wondered how it will stop and I don't just waste away. I had anorexia in the very early stages postop for about 4 months. But it is pretty normal now and my appetite has returned - tho working out with a personal trainer and watching my diet carefully and am still losing much healthier and slower than at first. My experience with dizzy spells turned out to be dangerously low potassium. Normal is 3.5 -5. Mine was 2.7 and that means the heart is not strong enough to pump blood to the brain, especially if you are warm and the blood vessels are dilated all over your body. I passed out in the shower - danged near killing myself. That was during the anorexia phase of my recovery. So, make sure you tell a doctor and have your potassium checked!! It's very important and dangerous. Lightheadedness is never a normal event. Good luck and I hope this helps some. I take 2 potassium supplements per day and probably will for some time to come.
I am a slow loser.....I started out at 239 and I am now 158...Boy I wish I was 137...But I understand your fear of losing 2 much..I hope with time you will be slowing down on your st loss. How tall are you...and how much did they bypass??? I am 5'2 and they bypassed 150cm...which is a lot for a light wt....so I have been told.
Wishing you the very best
DI~
Congrats on the weight loss. You have done fantastic. I am 5'2" and weigh 170 now. I had open RNY 7-25-03 and have lost 110. My dad actually told me that I didn't need to lose anymore. lol. My goal is 140 and that will be half the weight that I used to be. I would definitely get the dizzy spells checked out. I haven't exercised like I should be but I am still losing. I walk alot at work and go up and down stairs. Anyway, take care and good luck with the check up.
Paula 280/170/140
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