Dizzy Spells

Hi Everyone: Recently I wrote that I was having dizzy spells. Well after weeks of trial and error, we have found what was causing i****ER OVERLOAD! I went to see my PCP and he told me I was drinking too much water rather than not enough. I cut my water back to 64 oz and haven't been dizzy since. Too much water is just as bad as not enough....lesson learned. Kim

Hi Kim, That is crazy, I have not heard of the dizziness with drinking too much water. I love water, and drink it all the time, so I guess with that one each person must be different. At least you found out what was wrong. Christie

Yeah Christie, I've heard of athletes dying from water overload. It flushes out all of the good things as well as the bad. It overloads your kidneys, drops your potasium levels dramatically and causes heart problems. The old saying...."too much of a good thing".... This is why everyone stresses 48-64 oz per day. Kim was doing around 100oz. It was too much for her body to process. Everyone must be careful and not overdo things post op. You can even damage your kidneys from too much protein. You must follow your nutritionists, dietitions, and surgeons guidelines and not overload your system with any one thing. From what I've seen on other websites, we have been given one of the best pre-op training programs in the country, but it only works when used properly. Dee

Hey Kim, didn't realize you had been drinking so much or I'd have suggested cutting back! Glad you figured it out. I've been dizzy since surgery, and in my case I'm dehydrated and don't have enough nutrients in me yet, as I have started eating the mush I've been losing the dizziness (THANK GOD) but it's still there a little... and I'm only up to about 24 oz of water a day still tryin to get to 64... I feel best when I'm at 64. HUGS Rachel

Dee: I should have saved my money and went to see you. My PCP said the same exact thing that you wrote. YOU ARE ON THE BALL! Kim

Hubby is an EX Special Forces Special Ops Medic. He knows about all this stuff! His nickname is "Friggin McGyver!" I'll never understand it. $2,000,000 worth of medical and other training from the Army and he's a Chef! Says there's too many restrictions on medical personnel outside the Army. Oh ****! I just finished eating a couple of crackers and I just took a big swig of Iced Tea. Ooohhhh my tummy is starting to hurt! I'm such an Idiot! I wasn't paying attention.

OK better now. Man, that's uncomfortable. Doesn't make me really sick, just Bleck! I gotta pay better attention to what I'm doing. I can handle small sips right after I eat, just not a big gulp like I did. Old habits I guess...

HELLO KIM,I HAVE BEEN THINKING OF YOU.I MISS TALKING TO YOU.HAVE YOU HEARD ANYTHING FROM CHRISTINA JONES?WOW ISN'T THAT SOMETHING IT WAS YOU JUST DRINKING TO MUCH WATER.I NEVER HEARD OF IT BEFORE, I KEEP ON GETTING YELLED AT TO DRINK MORE LOL.HOW IS YOUR PROTEIN INTAKE.MINE IS DOWN ALITTLE NOW IT HURTS TO EAT BUT THE DOC THINKS IT MIGHT BE A ULCER OH BOY LOL.GOT TO GO FOR TEST AS SOON AS THEY SET IT UP.PLEASE KEEP ME POSTED ON HOW YOUR DOING OR CALL ME OK.TAKE CARE YOUR FRIEND BONNIE

Bonnie: I am so sorry to hear that you may have an ulcer. I have called you several times. I saw Christina two weeks ago. She is doing fine. My protein has never been a problem. Gabrielle actually told me to cut back. I drink 2 scoops of powder Isopure 50 grams every morning and for my evening snack I have a protein bar 22 grams = 77 grams. In addition I eat protein throughtout the day. Is the picnic still on for the 24th? I miss talking to you. I hope you feel better. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Kim

HELLO KIM SWEETIE,SO GLAD TO HEAR YOUR DOING GOOD,I AM SO PROUD OF YOU.WAY TO GO GIRLFRIEND.I MISS CHRISTINA TOO AND YOU.GOOD TO HEAR SHE IS DOING GOOD.YES THE PICNIC IS SEPTEMBER 24TH HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE AND TELL CHRISTINA TO GET HER BUTT THERE TOO LOL.TAKE CARE LOVE BONNIE