Question:
I'M A LITTLE OVER 4 MONTHS POST OP FRM OPEN RNY AND
I'VE STARTED GETTING DIZZY THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS WHEN I STAND UP OR TURN AROUND ETC. I HAVE LOST 55 PDS AND SOMEONE SUGGESTED MAYBE I'M NOT EATING ENOUGH. I'VE BEEN A SLOW LOSER (STARTED OUT AS A "LIGHTWEIGHT") COULD YOU PLEASE COMMENT ON THE AMT I'M EATING. FOR BREAKFAST I'LL HAVE 4-5 BITES OF SCRAMBLED EGGS AND ONE PIECE OF BACON. FOR LUNCH I'LL HAVE 6-7 BITES OF SALAD AND FOR DINNER A FEW BITES OF MEAT (MAINLY CHICKEN) OR ABOUT 1/2 CUP OF REFRIED BEANS W/CHEESE (AND THIS IS ALMOST EVERYDAY) DOES THIS SOUND ABOUT RIGHT? — sandy V. (posted on June 26, 2003)
June 26, 2003
I am noticing dizzy spells also. I am 3 1/2 months post lap rny and eating
a little less than you, but still regularly. Could this be a deficiency?
— Carly B.
June 26, 2003
Are you on blood pressure meds? If so, you may need your dosage adjusted.
— mom2jtx3
June 26, 2003
Hi, seems like you are not getting enough protein, do you have any protein
with your salad?
— Kriola
June 26, 2003
Water? Low water intake can make you feel like a wet rag. I did not see
where in your day your protien supplement, vites & calcium are? We had
such a different plan. We ate 1-2 oz every 2 hrs or so to keep blood sugars
& appetite level. Might be the starve & stuff method is harder on
the whole system?
— vitalady
June 26, 2003
My Surgeon told all of her patients to watch for dizzy spells and let her
know if we were having them so she could see why. She explained that there
are many reasons you could have these, a big one is not enough fluids. Low
blood sugar or even low blood pressure could also be the problem. We all
grew up with people recommending that we "eat more" if we didn't
feel well. I wouldn't eat more until I checked with the Doc. I just started
my 4th month and you are eating more volume than I am, but everyone is
different. I started at 283. According to my doc I am a slow loser, I am
down to 238. I had dizzy spells last month and we learned that my blood
pressure went down and my BP meds needed to be stopped.
— M B.
June 26, 2003
You are not getting enough protein. Add a protein supplement mid morning
and mid afternoon. A third one late in the day wouldn't hurt either. Looks
like you need more water too. This will help keep your blood sugar steady
and also jump start your weight loss. I don't think you are getting enough
nutrition, period. Good luck! hugs,
Ann rny 9/10/99 260/124
— [Deactivated Member]
June 26, 2003
I wish I could give you an answer on this. I too was a lightweight (277,
43BMI). I am about 4 months and one week out, have lost 63lbs, but I do
get dizzy if I am doing work in the yard (especially standing up after
kneeling), hard exercising, and sometimes when driving I get spacey. I am
going to ask my surgeon tomorrow. I will email you with what he says.
— Carla M.
June 26, 2003
I forgot to comment that i am eating slightly more than you ( I probably
get maybe 400 more calories a day than you)
— Carla M.
June 26, 2003
I am 8 months post op and have been experiencing dizziness and weakness
also. I eat about 800-900 calories per day on most days. I eat mostly
fruit, cottage cheese, salads with chicken. I have found that I must eat
often during the day to keep from experiencing weakness or dizziness. That
is what I was told to do by Bariatric Treatment Centers where I had my
surgery & I had stopped doing that because I rarely get hungry. I
started doing it again and it works. It is something to do with your blood
sugar getting to low and by eating 6-8 times a day (just little healthy
snacks, like raisins, fruit, triscuit crackers, pretzels, etc) it REALLY
helps keep your blood sugar levels normal. Hope this helps.
— Peggy B
June 26, 2003
I dont know what causes this; cause i am over 2 1/2 years post and certain
'EAT' more than enough; and I still get them. I dont belive its food
related. My bp is normal. everthing is 'normal' except low iron. Ive
just come to the concusion its 'rny' related... I know about 3 or 4 people
in our support group that has it too
— star .
June 26, 2003
I just went to my PCP this wee because I feel like I am living in a dizzy
spell. I am almost 9 months out. I started at 236 and I am currently at
156. His conclusion is that I am malnutrioned and dehydrated. I vomit a
lot! Daily as a matter of fact! I think it is from all the ulcer meds so
I agree with the dehydration. But is I am starving as he put it wouldn't I
have lost more weight?!?
He ran labs so it will be interesting to see if they support his theory.
— Kristi T.
June 26, 2003
I have no idea if your dizziness is food related, therefore, it would
probably be best for you to see your doctor!!! However, from what you
listed that you are eating, it does not sound like you are getting nearly
enough protein in everyday.
— Ceil G.
June 27, 2003
Hi. Be sure to get your blood pressure checked. If you are on blood
pressure meds, you may be experiencing "orthostatic
hypotension"..which means your blood pressure drops when you rise from
a sitting or lying position. It may be time to come off your meds, or at
least get them adjusted! By all means, see your doctor about the episodes!
— Linda S.
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