Guest guest Posted December 3, 2003 Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 First let me apologize for all the questions. But I am unable to make it to my support group meetings due to timing mix ups! So you wonderful guys and gals are all I have for now! ) As most should know I am 2 weeks post op now. I am on soft solids (tuna, cheese, tators, pudding, peanut butter, refried beans etc). I have been having trouble for the last couple of days with being light headed like when I stand up and stuff. I am getting in at least 60 ounces of water a day..some times as much as 80 ounces. When my hubby comes home I am gonna get him to check my blood sugar (he is diabetic so he has the machine I just don't know how to work it)..But I was curious has anyone had any trouble like this. I hate to call the drs office over every little thing so i figured I would come to you guys first. Thanks in advance. Crystal 11/18/03 365/331/175 http://CrystalsWLSJourney.homestead.com/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2003 Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 Sounds like your problem has more to do with your blood pressure dropping since you get dizzy when you stand up rather than low blood sugar. The most common cause is dehydration. Its definitely something you should get checked out with your primary care doctor or your surgeon because it could get worse and you could actually pass out (and thus fall and hurt yourself). ~ami~ Lap RNY 5-13-03 261/191/130 In a message dated 12/3/2003 4:23:56 PM Central Standard Time, SouthernAngelsPC@... writes: > First let me apologize for all the questions. But I am unable to make it to > > my support group meetings due to timing mix ups! So you wonderful guys and > gals > are all I have for now! ) > > As most should know I am 2 weeks post op now. I am on soft solids (tuna, > cheese, tators, pudding, peanut butter, refried beans etc). I have been > having > trouble for the last couple of days with being light headed like when I > stand up > and stuff. I am getting in at least 60 ounces of water a day..some times as > much as 80 ounces. When my hubby comes home I am gonna get him to check my > blood > sugar (he is diabetic so he has the machine I just don't know how to work > it)..But I was curious has anyone had any trouble like this. I hate to call > the > drs office over every little thing so i figured I would come to you guys > first. > Thanks in advance. > Crystal > 11/18/03 > 365/331/175 > http://CrystalsWLSJourney.homestead.com/index.html > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2003 Report Share Posted December 4, 2003 Hi Crystal, I cannot speak to the diabetic end of this question but know, that as we limit the amounts of fuel intake so too, we invariably limit that amounts of salt and water we consume. When this occurs, the blood pressure is lowered and causes this light-headed effect. This is especially true during the heavy detox stages of our " liquids only weeks " . Some people even black out. Thats why you should make it a point to get up slowly whenever you are rising from a sitting or prone position. Also .... potassium and protein deficiency can cause sever irregularities in the heart rhythm. Too, the rapid burning of fat that occurs when the body is deprived of carbohydrates can lead to a build-up of byproducts called ketone, which in turn, can interfere with elimination of uric acid, triggering a painful attack in those who suffer from gout Any rapid weight loss program also poses a risk of gallstones. Other potential side effects of quick weight loss include .. constipation, dry skin, and menstrual irregularities. All things you should be aware of .... all things that are associated with rapid weight loss..... hope this helps ... Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA 275/148/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2003 Report Share Posted December 4, 2003 you are so welcome Joan ... Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA 275/148/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2003 Report Share Posted December 4, 2003 Mandy, good information. Thanks, Joan C, Calif. LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282/255/140 Re: Light Headedness Hi Crystal, I cannot speak to the diabetic end of this question but know, that as we limit the amounts of fuel intake so too, we invariably limit that amounts of salt and water we consume. When this occurs, the blood pressure is lowered and causes this light-headed effect. This is especially true during the heavy detox stages of our " liquids only weeks " . Some people even black out. Thats why you should make it a point to get up slowly whenever you are rising from a sitting or prone position. Also .... potassium and protein deficiency can cause sever irregularities in the heart rhythm. Too, the rapid burning of fat that occurs when the body is deprived of carbohydrates can lead to a build-up of byproducts called ketone, which in turn, can interfere with elimination of uric acid, triggering a painful attack in those who suffer from gout Any rapid weight loss program also poses a risk of gallstones. Other potential side effects of quick weight loss include .. constipation, dry skin, and menstrual irregularities. All things you should be aware of .... all things that are associated with rapid weight loss..... hope this helps ... Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA 275/148/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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