Four days Post hysterectomy - Dizzy??

I had my hysterectomy on October 4th. According to my OB/GYN, it went perfectly well. No complications and no issues.
I spent one night in the hospital, which also went well, no issues, and was sent home in the morning, on the 5th.
Since coming home, recovery has been just fine. I'm obviously sore and moving slow.....but am able to rest and move around as needed.
This morning, I woke up dizzy. No new pains or worsening pains, no fever or shortness of breath....just dizzy. (I was also able to have my first post-op BM this morning!! )

Is this dizziness normal? I didn't experience any in the hospital or the past two days that I've been home.
And no....I haven't tried to do too much. I've either been in bed, napping or in the recliner, watching T.V.

Did your dizziness last a long time, or pass quickly? Possibly happened because you aren't eating/drinking much. Remember to drink as much water as you can, and eat small healthy things. Smaller healthy snacks & meals will help, I think. If the dizziness was more intense, give your Dr a call. Especially as the weekend is here. Better to get answers on Friday than wait all weekend. Happy healing!

I was lightheaded for a few days post op. Not sure if it was anesthesia, bowel prep + not eating/drinking much or what. I tried drinking a lot and getting some protein in me, and it seemed to help. Or it just went away on its own, not sure.

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Originally Posted by loonwatcher Did your dizziness last a long time, or pass quickly? Possibly happened because you aren't eating/drinking much. Remember to drink as much water as you can, and eat small healthy things. Smaller healthy snacks & meals will help, I think. If the dizziness was more intense, give your Dr a call. Especially as the weekend is here. Better to get answers on Friday than wait all weekend. Happy healing!

No, it didn't last very long....maybe 5-10 minutes and then it was gone. It has not come back since. (It happened right when I first woke up this morning and was walking to the bathroom.)
If it does come back at some point today, I will call my doctor's office as soon as it does. It figures that this type of stuff happens on a Friday. LOL!

What you're describing is called postural hypotension; I have low blood pressure, and I sometimes feel dizzy if I change positions too fast. When you wake up in the morning, don't leap out of bed right away; instead, get up in stages, and try flexing your leg muscles, which can help to push more blood back to the brain. Also, aim for a sodium intake of around 2,000 mg, and adequate potassium, which can help to regulate your blood pressure. Dizziness can also be a side effect of many narcotic painkillers, so check with your doctor or pharmacist. Best wishes for your continued recovery!

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Originally Posted by Tiger_Eye What you're describing is called postural hypotension; I have low blood pressure, and I sometimes feel dizzy if I change positions too fast. When you wake up in the morning, don't leap out of bed right away; instead, get up in stages, and try flexing your leg muscles, which can help to push more blood back to the brain. Also, aim for a sodium intake of around 2,000 mg, and adequate potassium, which can help to regulate your blood pressure. Dizziness can also be a side effect of many narcotic painkillers, so check with your doctor or pharmacist. Best wishes for your continued recovery!

Thank you, Tiger Eye!

Here is an article on the subject:
https://www.hystersisters.com/vb2/article_545858.htm