5 days post op

[Scrapwithash]

Hi all!!! I am 5 days post op and need a little support!! I am struggling to get in my protein and liquid but AM getting it. My biggest struggle is weakness and lightheaded-ness. I have a burst of energy mid morning and then I almost feel faint. I get sweaty and blah.
Now today I had that burst and got into my sewing room and cut out a few things and ironed a few things, sitting when I could. Then I got that feeling and had to go sit on the couch. Once my body "calmed down" I was better but still a little "off"! But.... I was able to slowly walk around the fabric dept of one of our stores and then walk some more in Walmart this afternoon. Is this normal? (and today Iam behind on fluid/protein).
And for those of you who have experienced the hormonal swing - got one last night!!! (poor hubby). I know this will get easier and better as time goes on but boy - this is frustrating! Hope all who are where I am have the support I have - it is soooo important!!! Thanks for all the people on this site!

 

[Pat99]

Scrapwithash-You may be having blood pressure issues or even low blood sugar. You really need to call your doctor to have this checked out. I would start by calling the surgeon's answering service right now and ask for advice. Please let us know how things work out. Feeling extrememly tired is normal but being light headed is a signal that something else is wrong.

 

[TwoMas]

Hi Scrapwithash, that is exactly how I felt when my BP was down please do something imediately, low BP can be as dangerouse as high bp, I discontinued my BP meds because it was a weekend and I didn't want to bother my doctors, I got yeld at and was told to call before doing something like that again, and that my BP was good and to stop taking the BP meds. I don't recomend doing that. Tom