Question:
I am feeling light-headed today.....

This is so weird, I am 8 weeks post-op, and for some reason today I am feeling "spacey and out of it", and when I stand up too fast I feel light-headed like I need to sit back down. Has anyone else experienced this or does anyone have any ideas what could be causing it? My doc's office closed an hour ago so I can't get in to see her today. Thx!    — beeda (posted on October 10, 2003)

October 10, 2003
Your blood pressure may be very low. Are you getting enough to drink - I was dehydrated once and was very lightheaded - but my blood pressure was also 90/50 at the time - all a result of the dehydration.
   — Patty_Butler

October 10, 2003
drink more
   — Gordon L.

October 10, 2003
drink more, it helps
   — Gordon L.

October 10, 2003
I'm 2+ years post op and this has been a CONSTANT problem for me. Usually, I think, it is because of my LOW blood pressure. It has been as low as 80/40. HOWEVER, as a new post op this lightheadedness was ALWAYS LOW POTASSIUM. Just to be on the safe side get your potassium level checked asap. Read my profile for my early potassium woes. Low Potassium is VERY dangerous. After all it effects muscles, and the heart is a muscle. Don't dely in checking on this.
   — Danmark

October 10, 2003
I went through the same things and for me it turned out to be low potassium. I agree with the others about drinking, but try adding a glass of low-sodium V8 for a couple of days. In addition to the potassium it has vitamin C and other vitamins.
   — M B.

October 10, 2003
Just a thought, how is your Iron. Have it tested that is a common feeling when someone is anemic and also how is your blood sugar. Has it been running low. Are you eating protein. But my concern would be your Iron?
   — Karen Renee

October 10, 2003
I agree with the other post about dehydration. I had similar experience 2 months ago. I was dehydrated. My blood pressure dropped as I sat up and again as I stood up. I was told to drink Gatorade and got an IV of fluids in the doctors office. Hasn't happen since. I know Gatorade has lots of sugar in it. I did 3 parts gatorade to 1 part water. If your urine is darker than usual you could be dehydrated.
   — june22