Lite headed
Yes, this has happened to me. I found out that my iron was really low so I started taking an extra dose of iron. At the same time I also made sure I was drinking at least a gallon of liquid of day. It went away shortly after.
Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;
Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)
M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4
5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)
Also Orthostatic hypotension is common. I have it now and my dr. suggests continuing to drink a cup of broth/electrolyte drink per day. I have found that at least two cups per days helps me a lot.
I have experienced this several times. The first time really scared me and I was lucky there was something near to grab. My doctor took one look at me and could tell I was dehydrated. I was getting my 64 oz of fluid per day. He had me bump up to 80+ oz per day and as long as I come close to that, the dizzy spells don't come back. Hope you find you answer!
I never took iron after my RNY and my levels were always good. Last summer I started having episodes of being dizzy. Lab work showed that I was both dehydrated and low on iron. I started iron supplements at seven years out from surgery and they have helped immensely. Also I much more careful about drinking enough water when out in the hot weather.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
What everyone else is saying.. Iron and dehydration.. I find that whenever I start to feel light headed I start focusing on how much I am drinking and try to get at least 70 ounces of water in and then the light headed and dizziness seem to go away. I just need to keep reminding myself to drink. I also find that dehydration slows down your weight loss and could possibly even make you gain weight because your body is retaining water. This is all just from my experiences.