light headed feeling, anyone

Have any of you been feeling lightheaded?? I do many times lately. It seems to be when I get up too fast. I wonder if it weight loss related?? Blessings Tonya

The answer to your question is YES, for me anyway. I think it is because of the surgery, I'm not sure why though. It always happens when I stand up . Sometimes I feel like I will pass out? It has just recently been happening more often. I didnt think about asking my Doc at my 6 mo. check up but I am going to call this week and see what they say. My bloodwork came back and he said everything was great! I will be watching this post for other people's response as well. Great question. Kelly

YES, YES AND YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mine is especially bad after I've been exercising and working out. I get off balance and could loose my balance. I wondered if it had something to do with blood pressure dropping. Good luck Happiness always, Carol

Same here! When I stand up too fast or rise from a squat or from bending over, the room darkens, spins...and just before I think I'm on my way out, it passes. Not sure what's causing it. Probably a sharp decrease in blood pressure, orthostatic hypotension.

Tonya, It is happening to me also. I've actually had some day when I woke up that the world was spinning and it lasted for the day. It is driving me crazy, and it seems like I'm dealing with some kind of dizziness daily. I sure hope someone can post something that will help us all. Take care, Loni

Yep! Mine has almost gone away though. I am really careful to get my vitamins, water and eat properly. Also, I usually eat a small banana almost every day. I don't know what is "fixing" it for me, but I don't seem to feel quite right with out the banana so maybe the potassium is helping? J.J. Lap RNY 12/21/04 311/280/197/164 No complications, very happy!

I'm sorry so many others are feeling this too. I go to the Dr thursday for my 6 months check-up. I'm going to ask why this is happening. JJ- I guess it could be potassium. I started taking a potassium pill about 2 months out so for me maybe it is something else?? Who knows!! Hopefully we will have a answer soon!! Blessings to everyone Tonya

I just started to get this feeling a couple of days ago. I started to panic because the last time I felt this way I was pregnant! and since the weight loss I can't seem to keep my hands off my husband! So glad I am not eh only one feeling dizzy at times. your sister in WLS Chandi 305/206/?

Yes, I have on two occasions, but I also got very hot and was felt like I was going to faint. My Dr. said that mine was more than likely related to my blood sugar levels, which were really low before my surgery. He said he would pay special attention to this on my labs.

I was having these feelings also. Mostly when im shopping or trying on clothes. I asked my Nurse Pract about it and she said to up my carbs i was at 10grams per meal now im up to 15grams and since i have done that i havent been feelin light headed anymore. Kristina RNY Dec27th 2004 320/207/150