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Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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goldenrivers 10/18/2013

So tonight after agility class with my dogs, I was standing outside talking, and all of a sudden was light headed. This has happened once before, but I passed it off to taking 2 tramadol.
So I got to wondering if I am not getting enough calories? I am one of the cursed few that cannot eat much in the way of real food, and sustain on protein shakes and quest bars. I checked calories and I am probably somewhere just below 700 a day give or take. Do calories count if I am getting enough protein? I did not like that feeling and hate having my life ruled by a side effect like that.

rbd74 10/18/2013

Just wondering, how does tramadol help with lightheaded?

But I would say at your stage you should have a bit more in calories, maybe closer to 1000. The goal is that when you reach goal you actually just supplement with the supplement :-) you want to be able to eat a variety of food.

I would say given that you just left exercise that you may have had low blood sugar. I have been having this lately and actually carry hard candy for it.

Try to find foods you can eat. And remember 6 small meals a day. Plusbbefore activity eat a complex snack like banana and peanut butter.

goldenrivers 10/18/2013

Tramadol causes lightheadedness.

I wish I could eat food and not live off shakes, but I can only eat a few bites of select foods, and struggle with most stuff. I keep trying, and it keeps rebelling........

deleted_user 10/18/2013

Are you checking your blood pressure? Mine was all over the place in the first few months - sometimes dropping as low as 80/50. That might do it...

goldenrivers 10/18/2013

My rsting bp stays pretty consistent. I don't tzke it when I am up and about, never have the cuff out with me.

jjklmommy 10/18/2013

Like you thought, you may be hypoglycemic or even dehydrated. Also your b/p may cause problems or you may be anemic. I would go check it out with your doctor, maybe you need some blood work to assess your levels.

deleted_user 10/18/2013

Check your blood pressure and if it's ok if say your probably dehydrated....water, water, water!!

ShelleyNY 10/18/2013

All great advise. I just want to add be sure to get enough water/fluids. Not drinking enough can cause lightheadedness.
Shelley

goldenrivers 10/18/2013

I do think I have been low on water this past week or so, I need to go back to basics and track. When my work schedule changes I lose my routine and get off track. And for three weeks I have been pulling extra shifts and trying to sleep in the middle somewhere so eating and drinking have lost priority, I will track for a week and see what happens.

Fyi just had blood done and everything was good. Iron a point low, so not enough to be anemic. Bp is pretty consistant at 114/78 so that should not be the prob. Blood sugar is always a possibilty but never check. Blood was drawn fasting and no questions raised.....

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