Post Op question

[mbrod1500]

Hi group. I intended to have a Ross procedure on SEPT. 10th and the surgeon found my pulmonary valve unsuitable for the procedure so I had a bovine bio prosthetic valve inserted and an aneurism repaired on the aorta as well.
I was/am a well conditioned 46 yr. old athlete and am around 3 weeks post op. My only major complaint is that I get dizzy very easily when I rise from a seated or laying down position. Is this normal? Did anyone else feel this? If so, how soon do you feel "normal."

Thanks!

 

[Mom2izzy]

I felt that way. Are you still on a diuretic (Lasix/furosemide)? Once I was able to get off that med, I got MUCH better. Also make sure you are drinking enough. Hope you get past this soon...It was tough for me to get comfortable walking until I got the dizzy spells under control.

 

[karla]

Anemia can also cause one to feel that way. Might you be anemic? When in doubt check it out. In the meantime, get up slowly and sit a bit before you arise.

 

[TheGymGuy]

Some drugs I was on had a similar effect. All went away as I reduced, got rid off drugs and upped my physical activity.

 

[Dale 1]

Beta blockers can do that to you, too. I think, once you're no longer taking the post-op drugs, you'll feel better.