Question:
home from work...dry heaving, light headed, weakness, no energy.....what's wrong?

i'm weak and unable to perform my normal daily functions. i feel nauseated and unable to eat. everyone says i look pale and have dark circles under my eyes. my surgery was on 2/19/09. what could be wrong?    — alojah82 (posted on March 30, 2009)

March 30, 2009
sounds like dumping. You most likely ate something that would disagree with you. It should pass. If not go to the ER.
   — trible

March 30, 2009
thanks.....i called my doctor and the nurse told me i was probably dehydrated. i really feel like something else is wrong though.
   — alojah82

March 30, 2009
Just wondering...have you been getting in all your protein/water & vitamins daily? When have you last had your labs checked? I would suggest you go with your gut & if you feel something is wrong--call your doc again & go see him. If your surgeon doesn't have any appts soon--maybe your primary doc can see you & at least draw labs...best of luck to you & I hope you begin to feel better! Hugs, Diane
   — angel325

March 30, 2009
Brandi, Your nurse is probably right on target. Dehydration symptoms are just what you described. Dizziness, weakness, nausea. It can be very serious, Really push fluids. we all should get in 64 oz. a day. Try to get in 80-100 oz. for the next couple of days. If you aren't feeling much better go in to your Dr. Sometimes the dehydration is past taking liquids by mouth and you need some IV fluids. Lana
   — lmayes58

March 30, 2009
is there a bug going around your area? Not everything is surgery related..just a thought. I was sick about a month ago with a stomach bug that went thru my family. Good luck to you and contact your doc's office. hugs, Kim
   — gpcmist

March 31, 2009
I agree, dehydration is probably the answer. Every time I fail to get in enough fluids, that is exactly how I wind up feeling. Amazing how much difference having more water can make now.
   — snickersblk