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Thanks everyone for your responses. They were very helpful. Now thinking about the standing for long periods of time..I know that happened to me once while waiting for a concert to start (it sounds like I go all of the time lol), and actually walked out early because I started to feel nauseous and hot. I didn't have alcohol then since I was 2 months post-op, but I think of how I was then - combined with alcohol and a bit of salad for dinner..it must've been too much, causing me to pass out. I think the best thing for me to do is stay away from alcohol for a bit anyway, but I'll be more cautious when I know I'm going to be in similar situations. Thanks again for everyone's input. And I believe someone asked which concert.. it was Marian Hill

Hey All, So as the subject title says, I fainted at a concert last night. I've never fainted in my life, so I'm pretty shaken up. I'm 8 months post-op, and I know I shouldn't really be drinking yet, but I did have about a quarter of a drink over the period of an hour (during the opening band). I had dinner before (salad with chicken) and had been drinking plenty of water all day. As the first band ended, I started to feel a little dizzy, so I told my friend I needed to lean up against the railing. As I started to walk over there, the dizziness increased tremendously, and very quickly. I just remember holding on to the railing, and telling my friend "this is not good", and then all of a sudden it went completely silent and I could hear ringing. Next thing I know I'm on the floor and someone is helping me because my legs got tangled in the spaces of the railing, but I couldn't get up. My friend and security helped me out of the crowd but I could NOT walk. The security guard was just pulling me and I was trying to tell him to stop or let me sit down but he wanted me out of the way (understandably). Everyone assumed I was drunk, but I could hear my friend yelling that I hadn't even finished half of my drink. They brought me to some employee area, tied my hair up, gave me a wet cloth and some water and tried to give me juice. I kind of gagged from nausea and then that's when everything started to calm down and go back to normal. I explained to the 8 people I had surgery and they agreed not to call 911, which I was glad about. Everything just kind of went back to normal and I was brought upstairs to sit down and watch the show from the balcony. Thankfully the "passing out" was super quick, and my friend said I was moving extremely slow (even though I felt like I was moving really, really fast). I feel fine today other than being a bit sore on my side from falling. My body also feels sore like I must have tensed up. Has anyone experienced something like this? I know it must be from the alcohol, but I can't imagine this would happen every time I drink?

I can't stand the chalky stuff, I just can't..haha. Anyone have suggestions? Doc says no drops and no patches.

I think I should rephrase.. what are tips for being in a bar on a date? I like going to nice bars for good date ambiance, so I guess what's the suggestion when you *have* decided to go to a bar? Sleeved 9/12/16

Any tips for dating post op? Everyone wants to "grab a drink" or have dinner. My doctor told me no booze or caffeine for 6 months post op and I'm just 2 months out. Should I just meet for a drink and order Water? Sleeved 9/12/16

Same problem for me the week post operation. I actually called my surgeon because I was scared. I've had one since then, and it lasted longer than normal. Sleeved 9/12/16

Hey All, This morning at around 4AM I woke up and felt pain in my stomach..the feeling of it twisting is the only way to describe it. I feel like I get a twist, then it goes away.. It's now 12PM and the pain has become less frequent, but I'm afraid to eat anything. I have had 1/4 cup of decaf and a few bites of a mighty muffin that went down okay, but I just had a few sips of Water and that brought on the twisting as soon as I drank it. I know no one is a doctor here (or maybe they are!), but anyone had any experience like this? I'm hoping it's just gas still making it's way down from dinner last night? Last night I had a hamburger patty with cheese and some grilled onions on top. I had it the night before and it went down fine. I'm almost 2 months post op. Thanks all.

Thank you every one for your help. I am going to try a few out I think and just try what works for me.

That's really helpful. I'm going to have to give them a try. Thanks for the tip!

I had asked my nutritionist at my appointment last week, but she said there was a debate amongst the staff in my program over whether these were truly effective. I would much rather have the patch, believe me.

I had surgery about two weeks ago, and I reallyyyy hate these chewable Vitamins from Bariatric Advantage. They are enormous, they stink, and I have to take two of them every morning. Even just thinking of them makes me want to gag. I spoke to my nutritionist about it last week, and asked about the Patches, but she said she's not a fan. I'm going to talk to her about other options because I know I need to be taking them, but I just can't. Anyone feel the same way? Tips for getting them down?

Thanks all. Guess I'm just worried I'm doing too much too fast but I think my body would let me know if that's bad? Water is the easiest to get down (for obvious reasons) but even a zero Vitamin water is harder than just plain old water. Sleeved 9/12/16

Two weeks post op and I'm having no problem drinking Water, and find myself still drinking it fast with no problem. Is that a problem? Still following pre/during/post meals and Snacks, but after waiting so long to drink after a meal I get soooo thirsty I can help it!! Sleeved 9/12/16

Thank you for the response. They look okay to me, I'm going to watch it and see how I do the rest of the day through to tomorrow. I'll call the doctor as well. Sleeved 9/12/16

Hey all. Had my surgery 9/12 and some of the glue on my incisions has come off. Last night I wore a white t shirt to bed and I have stains where the incisions are. Also a few fresh ones this morning. Is this normal? Had my first follow up with the surgeon Friday but she said everything looked great, just maybe a bit of a reaction to the glue. Sleeved 9/12/16