Question:
6 months post op. Does anyone experience daily dizzy spells.

Has anyone experienced dizzy spells escpecially upon rising? Has your doctor clued you in to the reasons?    — Nadine C. (posted on February 28, 2003)


February 27, 2003
dehyradation (spelling ?) you need to drink all the fluids you can. i passed out because of it. get your fluids before your eat.
   — CHRISTY F.

February 27, 2003
hi! I am also 6 months post and I also get dizzy every time I get up. I try to remember to do it slowly. If I do it slow, I am almost always OK. My doc said it's probably because my blood pressure is lower than it has ever been. Who knows. I do get all my fluids. I have noticed when I skip my multi vitimin with iron, it seems to happen more frequently. Best of luck to you! Peace, Stacy (285/197/160?)
   — Stacy C.

February 28, 2003
Nadine, I'm 9 months post op and still have dizzy spells, I drink tons of wate 90 ounces + a day....... I'm pretty sure it's becuase the weight loss hasn't stablizied as of yet, It hasn't caught up with us, or we may not be eating enough versus what we burn off, via exercise and daily activities. I'm not sure, my doctor also has no clue, I just watch myself really closley and always make sure I wear my medical bracelet just in case I do pass out. I'm not sure if it ever goes away, hope some other post op's that are farther allong post to clue us in. Post op 9 months down 125 pounds
   — tannedtigress

February 28, 2003
I too get dizzy spells and I get enough water. I am also 6 months out. In fact, I was dizzy an entire day and could not get out of bed (a month ago). I also take all my vitamins all the time. I THINK it may be the weight loss not stable thing previously mentioned. My doc does not have an answer. My labs come back okay.
   — Kristy J.

February 28, 2003
Maybe you are low on b12?
   — fropunka

February 28, 2003
I'm almost 10 months post-op and I still get dizzy spells. I drink plenty of water, get plenty of sleep and I get B12 injections (which REALLY help my energy level). I wish I knew when the dizzies will go away. I have to be careful about getting up from lying down too quickly or I almost fall over.
   — Jennifer A.

February 28, 2003
check for hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) hon
   — Deanna Wise

February 28, 2003
Nadine, the dizzy spells are most likely from low blood pressure, which is not dangerous. It is nothing to worry about. It will stabilize when your weight stabilizes. Just be sure you are always well hydrated. Dehydration will result in low blood volume which is also measured as low blood pressure.
   — artistmama

February 28, 2003
I have been getting dizzy spells for a few months, I'm currently almost 9 months out, under goal. My doctor put me through all kinds of tests and they finally decided it is from the rapid weight loss and low (for me) blood pressure and that things will eventually stabalize. Don't worry about it too much as long as the doctor is aware of it. Rise slowly, drink plenty of fluids, and lay down if it gets to the point that you think you will fall or pass out (I have done both). If it gets severe, there are medications available. Oh, the condition is called Vasodepressor Syncope.
   — cjabates

February 28, 2003
same thing...stablization and low blood sugar....eat more often
   — Oldsoul

February 28, 2003
I too have these and have for the past 4 or 5 months. I am 17 mos post op and my weight has been stable for a while. According to my doctor, it is due to my low blood pressure. 88/60. Her suggestion was to drink more fluids. Not just water but to add gatoraide to that as well. The extra fluid and sodium raises and stablizes your blood pressure. There are many things that can cause the dizziness. This was just the reason for mine.
   — RebeccaP

February 28, 2003
I don't know if this applies to you, but if I take a potassium supplement, I get terribly dizzy for a couple of days to where I stagger around, so I don't do those anymore.
   — joeandteri

March 3, 2003
I have it happen frequently. It's low blood pressure. I had my blood pressure checked today at the doctor's office and it was 100/61 which is really HIGH for me!!
   — Patty H.

March 3, 2003
I'm 6 weeks post-op. At 3 weeks, I had lost 27 pounds. I didn't loose for another couple of weeks. During that plateau I had dizzy spells. I guess my body was trying to get use to the rapid weight loss. I checked my blood pressure and it was ok. I had a B12 shot and it still didn't go away. I called the doctors office again and the nurse told me to drink some Gatorade or some juice as it could be low blood sugar. After I had some juice, the dizziness went away. That's been two weeks ago and the dizzy spells have gone.
   — Sharon M.




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