5 days post op & dizzy...not getting alot of calories...

gingin · 07-01-2008, 11:14 AM

Hi everyone...I was banded last thursday 6/26 and the most calories i have been able to consume is 600 in one day. i am literally eating (drinking) all day and cannot possibly consume anymore at this point.

i find myself a little lightheaded and slightly out of it (i am no longer taking the pain meds, just tylenol).

i am wondering if i should try something with a little real sugar or some drink with more calories...or is this just par for the course?

would appreciate any advice...i do have an email into the nutritionist as well. thanks!

gina

trtobiassen · 07-01-2008, 11:41 AM

I had my surgery on 6/24 and was feeling the same way. I called my dr on Sunday because it was so bad, and they had me go to the emergency room. I was dehidrated (thought I was drinking enough) and my blood pressure was very low. They gave me IV liquids and I stoped taking my blood pressure meds and I feel a lot better today not dizzy at all. (just tired) Anyway I would say call the Dr if you haven't already and see what they say.

Hope you feel better,
Tom

thughes113 · 07-01-2008, 12:38 PM

I was banded on 6/27 and all those liquids do get boring. I've been trying different flavored broths, and have looked for lower sodium. I enjoy the flavored waters. The sugar free jellos are great. The Life Savers sugar free popsicles are so yummy. I also have found a "no sugar added" apple juice which I really enjoy at lunch (Motts). The alernative, dehydration is much worse, so please, keep sipping. I read somewhere where you could also have sugar free sorbet or italian ice during the first week...I haven't ventured out for that yet. Good luck

NY2LAGirl · 07-01-2008, 02:32 PM

I had the exact same thing post-op I thought I was dying, instead I was very dehydrated. My doctor told me to of course drink more but get in those calories and suggested I go once a day to a smoothie shop and get a smoothie and I followed his direction and in a day or two felt like myself again!