YIKES!!!

I know you are all sick of hearing this, but I belive I really hit my first plateau. I have gone three weeks at the same weight without even losing an inch. I have been measuring. I hope my body isn't done??? The problen is that I am also dizzy all the time and my hubby has been taking my blood pressure and it is low. Last night it was 90 over 60. I have increased my protein, exercise and even my iron and fluid intake, but it seems to get worse and worse. I am not sure what to do. ((((HUGS)))) Dawn

Hi Dawn, I know being dizzy can be a sign of dehydration, but maybe you should call your doctor and run it by him and up your water intake. I was told that the plateau is just a way for your body to catch up to the weight loss and it should kick back in. My body goes two to three weeks of hardly losing then I lose a chunk and it seems to have been repeating this pattern since the surgery. Good luck and let us know how you make out. Darlene

Hi Dawn, I would definately call the doc on this one. A friend of mine who had surgery in Sept 03 had some troubles like this... she waited to go to the doc and almost had to be admitted into the hospital!! As far as the plateau, been there done that, I didn't really change much.. just was careful in my food choices and eventually ended up dropping 7 lbs. I guess I am a believer in the body is just "catching up" !! I wish you the best! Let us know how everything is going. Take care ~ Jess 258/194/

For the past 3 weeks, I have also felt very dizzy and light headed all the time!!! My surgeon sent me for an echocardiogram, which was reviewed by him, my primary dr and next...heart specialist. At the last appt, I had an EKG to compare to my preop workup. Everything is normal, actually perfect!!!! I have also had 3 panels of bloodwork done too!! Nothing. I am now scheduled for a CT of the head and a carotoid study in the next few weeks to rule out anything else. No one is sure why I am feeling like this!!! Even though I am no further in understanding my symptoms, atleast I have peace of mind that is not my heart!!! I glad that you wrote, just knowing I am not the only one going through something like this. Email me if you want to discuss this more. Hope you are feeling better soon!!! Sheri RNY 11-26-03 345/247/165? Down 98 lbs!!!!!

Hi - I am down 93 pound so far. I too have dizzy spells. My energy level is also low - I could sleep all morning. Any ideas ?? Thanks Michelle

I too have an occasional dizzy spell--I work out at Curves and the "sitting sit-ups" machine has been making me dizzy lately. I know I am getting enough water I drink around 100 oz a day and my labs including iron are great. Not sure what this is. Carolyn Moore DS 11/3/03 317/233

Michelle, Are you taking B-12 shots? That usually helps me. I am sorry that you are feeling dizzy and tired also, maybe it's just the stage of recovery we are in. ((((HUGS)))) Dawn