Until I can get my bloodwork done (still haven't heard from bariatric center) I've got to figure out why I'm getting lightheaded. It happened again today during my Body Pump class. This time my vision went black for a couple of seconds and the instructor next to me asked if I was okay. I didn't get nauseous and I didn't pass out or anything like that, but I was definitely feeling lightheaded. My friend, M, wondered about my electrolytes being off, so I'll ask them to look at that when my blood work is done next month. Things I intentionally did today before class: had a total of 32 ounces of water and then about 30 minutes before class had a protein bar. Still not convinced it's a food issue, but it could be the fluids. Could be low BP. I'll try to get in even more fluids before class on Thursday to see if that helps.
In all honesty, it's frustrating. I've found an exercise that I'm kind of enjoying, but am not sure how "safe" it is for me right now. Luckily the lightheadedness doesn't happen when working triceps where I lay on my back and lower the weighted bar to my forehead. It would be quite painful to drop the bar on my noggin!
Anyway, until I get bloodwork done and results in I will try to drink. more. water. Not sure how to do that before noon, but I'll figure out a way.
(side note - I just got lightheaded when I got up from the chair to walk into the kitchen...it's annoying!)
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Hmm, is your BP ok? When mine is low, I have similar issues. But, I still wonder about electrolytes 'cause it sounds exactly like what happens to me. Do you have any kind of palpitation or anything? I need to go to class with you for support =)
ReplyDeleteBP or to much caffeine could be the issue. Of course you're watching the caffeine.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the thought, AJ and I am watching caffeine, so it probably isn't a factor. Though my water flavor packets include some of the "energy" one. I'll keep that in mind!
Deletepraying for it to stop!! love you and miss you, and proud of you to get this going!! (can you drink any of the "light" drinks that have minerals in them? just that once before class time? )
ReplyDeleteLove and miss you too, Marina!!!!!! I'm going to check out a few of the mineral drinks this weekend. Gotta figure out what's going on because I'm actually enjoying that class and don't want to have to stop!
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