Question:
I'm 4 weeks post op and I experience dizzy spells.

I get them sometimes when I stand up after having been sitting. And I also get them when I'm doing stuff like grocery shopping, or picking up around the house, and sometimes they just come for no reason. Anybody ever experienced this also?    — Shara L. (posted on June 10, 2002)

June 10, 2002
Sounds like you may have either a case of low blood pressure or maybe iron deficiency. Have you had labs taken recently? If not, call your doctor and tell him how you are feeling. The resolution could be something very simple but left untreated, can make you sick. Good luck and I hope you feel better soon. Hugs, Kathie (in Hawaii)............
   — KathieInHawaii

June 10, 2002
I experienced this two and just around the same time for me it was low blood pressure and not enough water, soon as I stopped my bp meds and maintained 64+ oz I'm 100% better.
   — Laurie B.

June 12, 2002
Hi Shara, I too experience what you describe. Sometimes I can just turn my head and I get dizzy. I am 4.5 weeks post op. I think it could be from the drastic reduction in our calorie intake too.
   — Gina D.

June 12, 2002
I'm 5.5 weeks post op and I still get dizzy. Last week I stood up and fell back into the chair I had been in. I think it's because I'm not getting in enough protein or low blood sugar, but don't know for sure.
   — Jennifer A.

June 13, 2002
I went through this as well and it was right around week 4. I starting drinking a 1/2 cup of orange or apple juice with a 1/2 cup of water first thing in the morning and it helped me ALOT. After a few days it sort of went away on its own. I get the shakes from time to time and I do the same thing and it helps.
   — pam29922