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I have been getting light headed off/on since surgery. I figured it was due to being on liquids and no real food. Now I don't know. If I get up from a chair or get out of bed (I'm not jumping up quickly Ü) i get the dizzy feeling. Sometimes I feel heart palpitations when I go upstairs at night. I walked on the treadmill today with no problems but this morning I was light headed. I took my blood pressure and it was 97/64. Its been running around 100-105 over 60-68. I do take bp meds but wonder if these new pressures are way to low. Anyone else have this?

Yes honey I have..you need to call your Dr right away! Nothing to be scared of just you need to let him know what is going on. I will bet he reduces your bp meds. It is amazing how soon after surgery that my DH and I both had ours reduced. Losing a little weight makes a big difference in your bp. Please call your surgeon or your family dr. in the morning and see what they have to say..I could be wrong..but I almost bet that they will reduce those meds for ya. So glad you asked about this as it is a very important to keep an eye on your bp. Keep taking such great care of yourself..Im so glad the scale is going down for you and you are sitting on the losers bench with us..Hugs..Katie

Thanks Katie........I will call  first thing tomorrow morning.
{{HUGS}}
Tressa

Hi Tressa--I had the exact same situation.  I had to go into the office--the nurse took my bp and I was directed to stop taking the meds.  I didn't have high BP before surgery--but right after surgery my BP was through the roof so they gave me a Rx.  Two weeks after surgery my BP was way too low with the meds.  Don't be surprised though if you continue to feel lightheaded once your BP is regulated--your body has undergone a huge transition and the lack of food and liquids could also make you feel lightheaded---but I assure you that will not last long!

Take good care of yourself and let us know how things go!

k.

So.... Have you heard from the doctor? Sounds like you'll be coming off that bp medicine...

Mine were gone very shortly after surgery.

WOO HOO for us!

Well my primary Dr called back this afternoon. I am on two blood pressure pills. They said to stop taking the one that also has a water pill in it. I'm to try this and see what happens. They didn't want me to stop both at once.  I have to see them on the 23rd and we will see about the other one at that time. If I have any problems before then I'm to call.

Thanks so much Guys

Tressa Ü

Yikes!  It is hard enough to stay hydrated after WLS.  I'm glad they discontinued your diuretic.

They discontinued my BP medicines the day of my surgery.  I still got lightheaded for several months because of ketosis, dehydration, my body adjusting to the smaller me, etc.  Just keep drinking all day long...  and hopefully you will be able to stop your other BP medication the next time your doctor sees you!

Good luck!

Chris

Yep I'm thinking the same thing about the diuretic.  That will really deplete your potassium and make you dizzy when you stand up.  Sometimes people get leg cramps too.  That's way cool if you can get off one of your meds!
hugs, Y

I take atenelol everyday. I am also prescribed two water pills. I now only take them when I need them. Maybe twice a month. When I do take them it really depleats my potassium.  just as Yvonne mentioned dizziness and leg cramps can be symptoms, but another symptom is heart palpitations and tightness in the chest. If you get these symptoms and don't have any potassium I would suggest going to the doctor right away. 

Oh I am so happy for you! I am on a pill with a diruetic in it also and never thought about it dehydrating me..DUH..I am down to half a dose and hoping with I see the surgeon on Tuesday with DH that he will take us both of some more bp meds. So glad to hear you went to the Dr and that things are ok..so what do I win for calling it right? LMAO..just kidding girl! Oh and I have a little news myself..I got into my jewelry and found a ring I have not worn in years and it fits me now :) Keep taking such wonderful care of yourself Tessa..it pays off big time. Big Hugs..Katie