Question:
Has anyone experienced dizziness and blurred vision post op

I am 7 1/2 months postop open rny and I am experiencing dizziness and blurred vision especially when I move suddenly. I am taking all my suppliments but havent had any labs done to date.Can anyone shed light on this for me??    — loisph (posted on May 15, 2004)

May 15, 2004
I used to get dizzy if I got up to fast I told my Dr about it he aid it was normal and not get up fast he said he has even had it happento him if he gets up fast and he has ot had WLS so I just make sure when I get up now I do it slow and I am fine now some time I forget and do get up fast and I get dizzy Take Care Huggs Beth
   — wildbrat

May 15, 2004
There are many reasons for this. That's why it's important to get your lab done. I have this problem because of low blood pressure. But you can also have this problem with lot potassium, low blood sugar and a host of other problems.
   — Cathy S.

May 16, 2004
when this happened to me it was because of dehydration ,you have to get that water in you every day,its very very important
   — aunkster

May 16, 2004
These types of questions should be answered by a qualified medical person. However, to shed light on it I was told by my doctor and several post-ops that there is a "balance" problem with after WLS - I'm not quite sure if it is the fast lose of body fat or something else. Some doctors give exercises to follow that will help you regain your balance. Another thing that would make you dizzy is low blood sugar, low postassium intake but again ask your doctor. He/she should know best.
   — Anna M.

May 16, 2004
I had these same problems when I was 1 1/2 yrs. out. Went to the Dr. and found I was low in iron. Have your Dr. check your labs. Good Luck!
   — Bea T.

May 17, 2004
I get dizzy when I stand up - to the point that I have tunnel vision and have to hold on to something. I have always had low iron and since my surgery my already low blood pressure is at about the very lowest you can get and still be healthy. I also had my Welbutrin prescription upped to 3 a day, and it's been worse since then...of course the bottle says may cause dizziness - great! The thing to do is get your labs done, and when you stand up, do it slowly. Good Luck! Open RNY 3/20/03 326/196/166
   — vittycat