I am just over two weeks after having a triple bypass.i am currently going through a phase where I am getting very light headed and dizzy whenever I stand.
its only really been happening the past couple of days.
does anyone know possible causes or has experiences of this after cabg.
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It is early days for you and I was light headed for a long time you have a lot of recovering to do
You say it has been happening the last couple of days which could it point to the heat at the moment as a lot of us are feeling this way
Have you a blood pressure machine always handy to have one and if we feel light headed we can just give it a quick check and make sure it is ok
If it continues or get's worse but hopefully when the weather cools it will get better but if you have a Rehab Nurse have a word with them or your Doctor
as others suggest, more than likely the very hot weather. Its worth sitting upright on bed or chair for 10 seconds before getting fully upright. Its very early days yet.
It can be a very common side effect of many of our heart meds, my morning combination had me falling over almost every time that I stood up to fast. So talking with the Cardiologist and Nurse it was decided to move some of the tablets to the evening slot.
The change was astonishing and fast, yes I still feel slightly dizzy now but nothing as debilitating as it was { made me scared to go out alone }
I was shocked just how many of the meds can be moved with no detrimental effect to there workings.
BUT and a massive BUT, this can only be done under the supervision of your DR/Cardiologist, Please do not do this yourself.
I hope that it maybe of some help, it transformed my recovery period.
It's only to weeks you have crawl before you can walk and walk before you can run. Your body is repairing it's self don't be so hard on yourself. Pills, shock to body and thoughts that don't make sense. Slow and steady wins the race. But check with your doctor and cardio nurse. Take it easy mate 💞
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