Anyone having dizzy spells?

I had a bad one last week... made me exhausted. I was at work, went to ladies room to get away "from it all" and I think I might have blacked out for a few minutes (or fell asleep... not really sure which). Anyway, left work early, got in the car and drove the 40 miles home, and had problems driving. Got home, got into bed, didn't wake up until the next day - when I proceeded to call in sick. Pretty much stayed in bed the whole weekend. Flu bug? Nutritional imbalance? Not eating enough? Don't know. Doctor's office closed today, so I am going to try to see PCP tomorrow. Anyone else had anything like this? Or is just looney toony me? Laura -85

If I don't eat enough I feel dizzy sometimes. Call your PCP and have it checked out as that's not good to be blanking out and losing time. Let us know what you find out as we do care. Hugs Donna 338/237 -101

I have dizzy spells frequently. It usually always happens when I stand up from a sitting position, stand up after being bent over or stand up after squatting down to the ground. I start to black out and have to stand a minute holding on to something before I can do anything. In fact, this past Sunday at church, I about completely blacked out. We had been sitting down and stood up to sing and I about went down for the count. Luckily my hubby caught me and guided me down into my chair. I attributed it to not drinking enough fluids. However, I just had my blood work done and I am anemic. Dizzy spells can also be associated with low blood pressure. Those are two things you may want to consider. Hope this helps. Brenda -66 283/217/145

Laura, I have them also. Usually they last only a few seconds and usually they are from standing up. I know I am getting in all my liquids, but it could be from not having enough calories. Sunday I spent an hour and half in the gym had consumed 80 oz of liquid and thought I had eaten well, however that night I got dizzy. I think sometimes our body just needs to rest. Did rest help? Jane

I had surgery the same day you did,and I was kind of shocked that I came across your post,because this week I have been doing the same thing.I also starting to lose hair last week (just when I thought I wasnt going to go threw that!! I just went to the doctor for my check up and Im down to 70lbs gone,and he thought everything looked fine.

I am fortunate not to have dizzy spells. My sister-in-law had this surgery last March 2004 and she experienced some very bad falls due to dizzy spells and passing out. She had been on blood pressure medication and it was determined a few months post op that with her weight loss the medication was too strong and was causing the dizziness. Once they stopped the medication she was fine and no more dizzy spells or blacking out. Please have your PCP monitor you. Good luck Laura and great weight loss Monica

I have dizzy spells all the time...many times a day. I have talked to my regular doctor about this...he said it is the decrease in my blood pressure - from 160/100 to now 96/59. He said my body needs to get used to the new me. I go to my surgeon for a check up next week, I will be sure to ask him about this. Glad I am not the only one. Cheryl

I am not the only one? I feel for you all! I am so glad to have this forum to share with - otherwise I would think these problems were just for me. (can't get the doctor to call me back already!) I think it is dehyrdration and lack of food - I have troubles eating. In fact I am scheduled for a scope on May 18th. Thanks for sharing, everyone. Hugs to you all. Laura