Question:
I am 4 days post op I shake and sweat and become light headed, WHY?

I am 4 days post op and find that I shake, sweat and become light headed at the same time. Has anyone out there experienced this? What am I doing wrong? Is there something you did to ease it? I am following my diet from the dietician. Any help would be appreciated. Jennifer    — Jennifer F. (posted on April 21, 2002)

April 21, 2002
This is advice from my father who is 1+ year post op- first, dont try doing to much because your body is adjusting to the changes. This should subside in a couple of weeks as long as you follow your doctor's orders and are taking your vitamins as required. Good Luck!
   — Beffy W.

April 21, 2002
Jennifer, Could you be hypoglycemic? I have 2 diabetics in my family, and this is what happens to them when they get a low blood sugar. Although I wouldn't recommend drinking something sweet, maybe a little bit of carbs would help get your sugar back up. Worth a try.
   — Rory S.

April 21, 2002
Are you getting a lot of milk, applesauce, yogurt? Those are all high sugar, so you may be making yourself dump, over & over again. What all are you supposed to be eating? And how much at a time?
   — vitalady

April 22, 2002
At 4 days post-op, I was constantly sick and nauseous from the clear liquid diet. With my doctor's permission, I added protein shakes on 5th day and puree on day 7. No more problems. I was just starving to death prior to the addition of puree!
   — Kathy J.

April 22, 2002
Sorry to hear you are not feeling well. Have you thought about the meds you were given? Are you on painkillers now? and you probablt had morphine in the hospital. Narcotics are extremely difficult to withdrawal from, so it may be that. Your symptoms are similar to withdrawal from substances, even though you may have only been on them for a few days. Check with your doc though.
   — Lezlie Y.