Yeah, I was familiar with orthostatic hypotension after having it as a side effect to a medication I took years ago. That's why I wasn't immediately alarmed when I had a few dizzy spells, I was aware it was a possibility after surgery.

But yesterday felt like I had guzzled my Lortab and had a few shots of tequila, the effect was very pronounced and lasted most of the day (and this morning)... so a visit to the doctor was in order. My initial BP was only like 90/50 when I went in.

I'll have to figure out a way to get a little more salt in my diet; I've never been one to salt my food, so I'll have to find some foods that naturally have more sodium in the them.

LOL, I spent all these years not using butter, salt, or mayo, and now I'm told I need more salt and fat in my diet! :-p

Congratulations on getting off your meds!

... and I have had some dizzy spells the last few weeks, mostly when standing.

That all ratcheted up a notch yesterday and I was dizzy for hours. So today I get an appointment with my doctor, and she declares that I have low blood pressure, and that I should stop taking medication.

And with that, I am now officially off all of my medications! Woot!!

I cannot believe how good it feels to be so much healthier and so happy!

It seems that either I am hungry or full, with hardly any time in between. I eat enough and am satiated for maybe an hour, and then hungry again. I try to have a healthy snack after two hours, something like 4 oz cottage cheese or some snap peas and hummus. Anyone else have this? And any suggestions on how to cope or what to try?

thanks,

Bob

Thanks! I have another short trip coming up next week. Hope to maintain the healthy eating.

Also I forgot to mention I get to start back at karate tomorrow. Kind of excited for that. Great form of exercise that doesn't feel like exercise at all to me.