Orthostatic Hypotension

Veronnie
on 2/3/09 5:08 am - Castro Valley, CA

My doctor says I have it. And there is nothing to be done. I did some research and found out the is a link between WLS and OH.

Does anyone else have this?

The symptoms are dizzy or loss of consciousness when standing from sitting or lying down. Rapid heartbeat and breathing. The spontaneous revival. Sounds harsh, huh? It is.

H: 6'2; HW: 440; WLS: 411; Dr. Goal: 220; LW: 206; CW: 283; RNY: 10/15/07; Panni: 6/12/09; Blind Loop: 8/19/19

(deactivated member)
on 2/3/09 5:28 am - Santa Cruz, CA

RNY on 06/20/05

I have read of others on this site which have the problem; usually they just take their time when moving from sitting to standing, or from laying to sitting to standing, and that seems to help. You just can't leap up to your feet until your body gets the blood moving from the resting position to the "upright and locked" position.

It isn't fatal unless you fall into a table and cut your head open or fall down the stairs or something.

Take it easy!

Veronnie
on 2/3/09 6:23 am - Castro Valley, CA

RNY on 10/15/07

I am glad to know it's not fatal. Thanks for the info!!

H: 6'2; HW: 440; WLS: 411; Dr. Goal: 220; LW: 206; CW: 283; RNY: 10/15/07; Panni: 6/12/09; Blind Loop: 8/19/19

Sandra N.
on 2/3/09 7:57 am - MN

RNY on 12/12/06

Hi! I feel your pain!! I was in and out of hospitals Sept 2007- May 2008 due to OH ~they wanted to diagnosis me with POTS. It has gotten ALOT better!!! When Hospitalized my BP was 76/52. Now it stays pretty close to 80'-90's/ 60ish. Drink TONS of water and eat salt is what I was told. One point it was sop bad I was on a steriod to keep BP up and I asked to be off because I gained 8lbs in 1 week!!
Hang in there....I think my body has finally adjusted but I can can dizzy spells here and there ~haven't went unconcious since 2007.
HUGS

~Sandie~ -147!!WLS:12-12-06:Preop 268,Ht.5'4",BMI 44.9
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Veronnie
on 2/3/09 9:49 am - Castro Valley, CA

RNY on 10/15/07

OMG! I am so glad you are better now. How scary. Do you think it was WLS related?

H: 6'2; HW: 440; WLS: 411; Dr. Goal: 220; LW: 206; CW: 283; RNY: 10/15/07; Panni: 6/12/09; Blind Loop: 8/19/19

Sandra N.
on 2/3/09 9:56 am, edited 2/3/09 9:57 am - MN

RNY on 12/12/06

WLS related: NO! WEIGT LOSS related: probably. I lost 130 in 9 months which dropped my "volume" which lowered my BP. With all that I WILL NOT blame WLS for it. It's just a part of losing so much so fast when low BP was to start with (my norm before surgery was 100's/80's). It was scary going thru all the tests and not finding a concrete answer to WHY.....but hey, it worked itself out and no biggie!! I am happier and healthier now then I have ever been and I can't complain!!
HUGS
**edit to add:
I must also say to make sure that you are taking ALL your vits and calcium!!! If not it could get worse.

~Sandie~ -147!!WLS:12-12-06:Preop 268,Ht.5'4",BMI 44.9
Click on link to see my journey!!!
http://www.onetruemedia.com/my_shared?z=2bfaca5561a1d558fceb
87&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url
"Do unto others as you'd have done to you"~ The Golden Rule to Live by!
You are what you EAT and WHO you hang out with! Choices=Outcome~ what's YOUR choice??
I'm not perfect but I am going to die trying!!!

Veronnie
on 2/4/09 5:01 am - Castro Valley, CA

RNY on 10/15/07

Thanks a lot! I am taking my vitamins everyday. I know they are an important part to being healthy.

I am starting to think it's not WLS related either, I wanted to know what others thought or have went through.

I think you are right, It's due to the drop in volume, or mass. i lost the bulk of my weight quickly also. I hope it gets better for me. I am glad it got better for you.

H: 6'2; HW: 440; WLS: 411; Dr. Goal: 220; LW: 206; CW: 283; RNY: 10/15/07; Panni: 6/12/09; Blind Loop: 8/19/19

THERESAMARIE
on 2/23/09 10:30 am

RNY on 05/23/08

I have been through some of the same stuff and your numbers when hospitalized is about what I had but mine have went lower. Hydrate, salt that is what I do. The cardiologist said I have POTS but I don't believe him. They don't know what causes the pressure problem. I pray that someday I will wake up and it will be gone. Glad you are better.

Hugs
Terri

Taking the Journey One Day at a Time!Terri

Jupiter6
on 2/3/09 12:30 pm - Near Media, Pa- South of Philly, NJ

RNY on 07/16/07

Jus****ch your transitions-- espcially when in water-- say exiting a pool or shower.

"Oh sweet and sour Jesus, that is GOOD!" - Stephen Colbert Lap RNY 7/07-- Lap Gallbladder 5/08--
     Emergency Bowel Repair 6/08 -Dr. Meilahn, Temple U.   Upper and Lower Bleph/Lower Face Lift
     12/08
     Fraxel Repair 2/09-- Lower Bleph Re-Do 5/09  -Dr. Pontell, Media PA Mastopexy/Massive
     Brachioplasty/ Extended Abdominoplasty (plus Mons Lift and Upper Leg lift) / Hernia Repair
     6/24/09 ---Butt Lift and Lateral Thighplasty Scheduled 7/6/10 - Dr. Ivor Kaplan VA Beach
     Total Cost: $33,500   Start wt: 368   RNY wt: 300 Goal wt: 150   Current wt: 148.2 BMI: 24.7

Veronnie
on 2/4/09 5:03 am - Castro Valley, CA

RNY on 10/15/07

Thanks! I notice it most when I stand from sitting or lying down. I haven't been in a real hot pool or shower yet to notice any difference, but I will watch for that. Thanks!!

H: 6'2; HW: 440; WLS: 411; Dr. Goal: 220; LW: 206; CW: 283; RNY: 10/15/07; Panni: 6/12/09; Blind Loop: 8/19/19

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