Question:
Dizziness & Diarrhea & Dr. is closed

I had open RNY 10/31/2000. I drink PLENTY of water every day and stay away from carbs, sugars, and fat as much as possible. I'm VERY careful. I have NO caffine at all. I drink NO pop (soda) at all. I don't drink milk but dairy has never effected me as it does some. I just have no desire for milk anymore where I loved it before surgery. I'm diabetic. Been off all medication since surgery. My blood sugar stays in the 80's & 90's all the time now. My BMs since surgery has been about every 3-4 days till yesterday. I went twice yesterday and twice today. All times it was coal black, loose, and looked somewhat bloody. Last night I stood up from the sofa and got extremely light headed and actually started falling. I fell over on the piano but didn't go clear down. This morning the same thing happened but I didn't fall. Can someone please help me. I really would appreciate it. Gary Harwood — [Deactivated Member] (posted on January 21, 2001)

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January 21, 2001
Forget the doctor and get to the ER. Coal black stools indicate intestinal bleeding. This is serious...please be seen ASAP...God Bless.
— Allie B.

January 21, 2001
Gary... Do not wait! Call your doctors emergency number... better safe than sorry. I have had the same reaction with dizzness twice now... I was dehydrated. Even though I drink 60 oz a day.. my body is having difficulties.. If you can get your blood pressure taken somewhere today it will be beneficial when you call your surgeon...try to get it taken when sitting/laying and standing... low blood pressure/ increased heart rate is a sure sign of dehydration. Good luck! sandymcelwee
— Sandy M.

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