Guest guest Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Has anyone had a problem with fainting after GB? I am 6weeks out, and all of a sudden, I am fainting now. What is the deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 I have had a few dizzy spells and nearly blacked out too. I think it has something to do with blood sugar or something, not sure though, I plan on asking my doctor about it this week. Lori wrote: Has anyone had a problem with fainting after GB? I am 6weeks out, and all of a sudden, I am fainting now. What is the deal? --------------------------------- All-new Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. --------------------------------- Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 I had that problem a couple of weeks out of surgery and my blood pressure was extremely low and I had to be given fluids. Lin Lhsh@... American by birth, Saved by the grace of God. Fainting Has anyone had a problem with fainting after GB? I am 6weeks out, and all of a sudden, I am fainting now. What is the deal? We are a very active support group. If the email becomes overwhelming, please change your setting to NO EMAIL! Please contact Group Creator Robyn@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Nope but I was close to doing that a few times after a month or so out. I think it was my four week checkup with the surgeon's office where the PA commented that my blood pressure was very low (something I've NEVER heard before) and he asked if I'd felt light headed or faint. I replied that as a matter of fact a few times, rising from a chair, I have had to steady myself and I see pretty splotches dancing around. He said that would be the low blood pressure. He immidiately un-prescribed my blood pressure medication (oh darn) that I'd been taking for nearly a decade. I still, rarely, have some light headedness. I believe this is due possibly to low blood sugar (another thing I'm not used to having almost been diabetic). I've never fainted though. Good Luck and check with your doctor. Mike in GR > > Has anyone had a problem with fainting after GB? I am 6weeks out, and > all of a sudden, I am fainting now. What is the deal? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 It could be your blood sugar or blood pressure or dehydrated. Whatever it turns out to be your doctor should be aware of it - please call to get it checked out. Sue Lori wrote: Has anyone had a problem with fainting after GB? I am 6weeks out, and all of a sudden, I am fainting now. What is the deal? --------------------------------- All-new Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. --------------------------------- Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 I had problems with it and occasionally still do. Sometimes it is because I am dehydrated and other times it is because I need to eat. So, I try hard to stick to my schedule and be sure to get in all of my fluids, which does cut down on the fainting/near fainting experiences. Fainting Has anyone had a problem with fainting after GB? I am 6weeks out, and all of a sudden, I am fainting now. What is the deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 I have had a few dizzy spells and nearly blacked out too. I think it has something to do with blood sugar or something, not sure though, I plan on asking my doctor about it this week. Hi, I thought it had to do with low blood sugar also, but my husband has the blood sugar machine he has to use and when I was feeling very faint, I had him test my blood and it was normal. Could it be not enough protein or dehydration? I don't eat enough protein at all, I just can't eat alot, and I get sooo full just taking little sips. Donna/NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 I have had a few dizzy spells and nearly blacked out too. I think it has something to do with blood sugar or something, not sure though, I plan on asking my doctor about it this week. Hi, I thought it had to do with low blood sugar also, but my husband has the blood sugar machine he has to use and when I was feeling very faint, I had him test my blood and it was normal. Could it be not enough protein or dehydration? I don't eat enough protein at all, I just can't eat alot, and I get sooo full just taking little sips. Donna/NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 You might be hypoglycemic, this is when you have low blood sugar. Try eating every 2 hours and see if this helps. I am and it showed up about 8 weeks after surgery. If the symptoms do not go away go see your doctor. Hugs!! > > Has anyone had a problem with fainting after GB? I am 6weeks out, and > all of a sudden, I am fainting now. What is the deal? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 You might be hypoglycemic, this is when you have low blood sugar. Try eating every 2 hours and see if this helps. I am and it showed up about 8 weeks after surgery. If the symptoms do not go away go see your doctor. Hugs!! > > Has anyone had a problem with fainting after GB? I am 6weeks out, and > all of a sudden, I am fainting now. What is the deal? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 You might be hypoglycemic, this is when you have low blood sugar. Try eating every 2 hours and see if this helps. I am and it showed up about 8 weeks after surgery. If the symptoms do not go away go see your doctor. Hugs!! > > Has anyone had a problem with fainting after GB? I am 6weeks out, and > all of a sudden, I am fainting now. What is the deal? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Thanks for the info. I appreciate it. It seems to be getting worse. I am fainting al the time. I have checked my sugar, and its normal. Who knows. Toodles Lori " O. " wrote: You might be hypoglycemic, this is when you have low blood sugar. Try eating every 2 hours and see if this helps. I am and it showed up about 8 weeks after surgery. If the symptoms do not go away go see your doctor. Hugs!! > > Has anyone had a problem with fainting after GB? I am 6weeks out, and > all of a sudden, I am fainting now. What is the deal? > --------------------------------- How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Thanks for the info. I appreciate it. It seems to be getting worse. I am fainting al the time. I have checked my sugar, and its normal. Who knows. Toodles Lori " O. " wrote: You might be hypoglycemic, this is when you have low blood sugar. Try eating every 2 hours and see if this helps. I am and it showed up about 8 weeks after surgery. If the symptoms do not go away go see your doctor. Hugs!! > > Has anyone had a problem with fainting after GB? I am 6weeks out, and > all of a sudden, I am fainting now. What is the deal? > --------------------------------- How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Thanks for the info. I appreciate it. It seems to be getting worse. I am fainting al the time. I have checked my sugar, and its normal. Who knows. Lori Hi Lori, I'm going crazy with me always feeling dizzy. I told the nurse when I had my first visit after my surgery which was 8/21, and she looked at me like I had two heads. She said she never heard anyone complain about feeling dizzy. I am always feeling dizzy unless I'm sitting down or laying down. If I stand up for more than 1 min. in place, I have to start looking for someplace to sit before I pass out. I just went to see the dietian this past Thursday and told her I'm still getting dizzy alot. She sent in a nurse and all she did was take my blood pressure and tell me to drink more. I would love to go out and get a part time job, but now the dizzies are stopping me from getting one. Can you imagine me behind a register and every few seconds I would have to say " sorry, but I have to sit for a few minutes. " I'm forcing the water down though it bothers my stomach. It's room temp. so it's not that that's bothering it. I just have such a hard time drinking. I can usually get about 1 bottle down a day. Donna/NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Thanks for the info. I appreciate it. It seems to be getting worse. I am fainting al the time. I have checked my sugar, and its normal. Who knows. Lori Hi Lori, I'm going crazy with me always feeling dizzy. I told the nurse when I had my first visit after my surgery which was 8/21, and she looked at me like I had two heads. She said she never heard anyone complain about feeling dizzy. I am always feeling dizzy unless I'm sitting down or laying down. If I stand up for more than 1 min. in place, I have to start looking for someplace to sit before I pass out. I just went to see the dietian this past Thursday and told her I'm still getting dizzy alot. She sent in a nurse and all she did was take my blood pressure and tell me to drink more. I would love to go out and get a part time job, but now the dizzies are stopping me from getting one. Can you imagine me behind a register and every few seconds I would have to say " sorry, but I have to sit for a few minutes. " I'm forcing the water down though it bothers my stomach. It's room temp. so it's not that that's bothering it. I just have such a hard time drinking. I can usually get about 1 bottle down a day. Donna/NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 I was having the same problem, I seen my surgeon on Friday and he told me that my situation could be because I am having a protein shake in the morning and nothing else... I need to add in a half of an egg or something... angels9962 wrote: Thanks for the info. I appreciate it. It seems to be getting worse. I am fainting al the time. I have checked my sugar, and its normal. Who knows. Lori Hi Lori, I'm going crazy with me always feeling dizzy. I told the nurse when I had my first visit after my surgery which was 8/21, and she looked at me like I had two heads. She said she never heard anyone complain about feeling dizzy. I am always feeling dizzy unless I'm sitting down or laying down. If I stand up for more than 1 min. in place, I have to start looking for someplace to sit before I pass out. I just went to see the dietian this past Thursday and told her I'm still getting dizzy alot. She sent in a nurse and all she did was take my blood pressure and tell me to drink more. I would love to go out and get a part time job, but now the dizzies are stopping me from getting one. Can you imagine me behind a register and every few seconds I would have to say " sorry, but I have to sit for a few minutes. " I'm forcing the water down though it bothers my stomach. It's room temp. so it's not that that's bothering it. I just have such a hard time drinking. I can usually get about 1 bottle down a day. Donna/NY --------------------------------- Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business. --------------------------------- Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 I was having the same problem, I seen my surgeon on Friday and he told me that my situation could be because I am having a protein shake in the morning and nothing else... I need to add in a half of an egg or something... angels9962 wrote: Thanks for the info. I appreciate it. It seems to be getting worse. I am fainting al the time. I have checked my sugar, and its normal. Who knows. Lori Hi Lori, I'm going crazy with me always feeling dizzy. I told the nurse when I had my first visit after my surgery which was 8/21, and she looked at me like I had two heads. She said she never heard anyone complain about feeling dizzy. I am always feeling dizzy unless I'm sitting down or laying down. If I stand up for more than 1 min. in place, I have to start looking for someplace to sit before I pass out. I just went to see the dietian this past Thursday and told her I'm still getting dizzy alot. She sent in a nurse and all she did was take my blood pressure and tell me to drink more. I would love to go out and get a part time job, but now the dizzies are stopping me from getting one. Can you imagine me behind a register and every few seconds I would have to say " sorry, but I have to sit for a few minutes. " I'm forcing the water down though it bothers my stomach. It's room temp. so it's not that that's bothering it. I just have such a hard time drinking. I can usually get about 1 bottle down a day. Donna/NY --------------------------------- Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business. --------------------------------- Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 I was having the same problem, I seen my surgeon on Friday and he told me that my situation could be because I am having a protein shake in the morning and nothing else... I need to add in a half of an egg or something... angels9962 wrote: Thanks for the info. I appreciate it. It seems to be getting worse. I am fainting al the time. I have checked my sugar, and its normal. Who knows. Lori Hi Lori, I'm going crazy with me always feeling dizzy. I told the nurse when I had my first visit after my surgery which was 8/21, and she looked at me like I had two heads. She said she never heard anyone complain about feeling dizzy. I am always feeling dizzy unless I'm sitting down or laying down. If I stand up for more than 1 min. in place, I have to start looking for someplace to sit before I pass out. I just went to see the dietian this past Thursday and told her I'm still getting dizzy alot. She sent in a nurse and all she did was take my blood pressure and tell me to drink more. I would love to go out and get a part time job, but now the dizzies are stopping me from getting one. Can you imagine me behind a register and every few seconds I would have to say " sorry, but I have to sit for a few minutes. " I'm forcing the water down though it bothers my stomach. It's room temp. so it's not that that's bothering it. I just have such a hard time drinking. I can usually get about 1 bottle down a day. Donna/NY --------------------------------- Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business. --------------------------------- Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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