One week post op- not feelig so great

I have no idea what I am doing wrong. I feel pretty crappy. I am really dizzy and light headed alot and then the rest of the time I am nauseus. I am scared to drink too much and then again I am worried I am not getting enough. Christine

Christine - Sorry you are not feeling well. What exactly have you been consuming? Are you getting all of your protien and water in? Lynn Banded 9/12/05 299.5/275/???/140 Top/Surgery/Current/Goal

Christine, Are you walking? If you have a temp or continue to feel bad : CALL THE DOCTOR. I know we all react differently to the surgery, but Lightheaded and dizzy could be a number of things: I am blond so that descibes me anyway, but less than a week post surgery, I too get lightheaded and dizzy and must make sure I am walking safely, drinking enough water and trying to get protein from liquids as my doc put me on a liquid diet. I mean today's food was a littl bit of low fat yogurt and some broth.. Plus some protein drink and not quite a liter of water.. yeah, I know need more water and protein. Believe me it does get better. You are in my thoughts! J

Hi there! I also just had the surgery on the 15th, been home just a few days and I also feel lightheaded, dizzy, sometimes sick to my stomach. What I was told that it most likely is from the anestesia from surgery, sometimes it takes a while to get it back together. Keep trying to walk around the house and then rest, drink the fluids. We will be feeling better soon. Good Luck to you. Connie in Wa State

My lap rny was on the 14th, and I have been doing very well but find I am still pretty weak. Lost 12 lbs on my one-week check-up today

Hi, I had my surgery on the 8th. I was really light-head OFTEN, and my mom read my pain medication and light-headed is a side effect. So, maybe it is from some medication? Just sip all day long if you are still on the liquid diet. That is what I did....just so I wouldn't get dehydrated. Feel better vibes coming your way Tracy 327/303/155