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Last night, around 10pm I passed out. I was standing up and felt my body getting this really odd feeling. I got very light headed and next thing I knew 2 people were holding me up! I regained consciencesness when I heard my ring hit the floor. I was so embaressed and scared. I was in front of a bunch of people that I didnt know. They probably think I'm a drug addict or something. My speach was very mumbled afterwards as well. I left with my friend who I went with and immediately felt fine as soon as I got to the car. I know I've been having a hard time eating enough, and getting my Vitamins in, but I never thought this would happen. I'm afraid to drive now, what if it happens while I've got the kids with me?!

Has anyone else had this happen to them.

Edited by mandapanda112200

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Dehydration and hypoglycemia as mentioned are two possibilities; the other common malady that fits the description is orthostatic hypotension - low blood pressure when you stand or sit up quickly. It is not uncommon as we lose weight rapidly and particularly if we are on BP meds. If you are on BP medication, call your doctor and explain the situation and he may well cut your meds over the phone and then have you come in for a check. If you have a BP monitor at home, check it yourself and give him the numbers.

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How far out from surgery are you? Are you getting all your Water and Protein in? How many calories a day are you getting?

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Did you by chance barely eat all day and then have a holiday treat (sugar)? That will cause it too. I agree with what others wrote above.

Banded 10/12/16

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I'm 2.5 months out. I've never had bp issues, or any health problems other than obesity. I wasn't sitting, I had been standing since I had gotten there, so about 30 mins. I had had some cranberry juice about an hour prior, it wasn't diet and I didn't realize, but I had maybe 4oz.

I eat about 500-600 calories a day with 65grams of Protein and 64oz Water minimum. Nothing about yesterday was different.

Thanks for all the answers guys :)

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Ok this happened to me on and off for years, I finally found a way to stop it. For me it works this way- when I stand up and get that fuzzy about to pass out feeling, I stop and take several deep and rapid breaths until it passes. I've noticed that what I did before when I felt I was about to pass out is I would hold my breath a little bit in anticipation, this only caused the fainting spell. I have not fainted once since adopting this method. Good luck.

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Happened 2 times to me 4 weeks post op and it was my blood pressure. Went to the doctor and they lowered my dosage. Placed me on calcium citrate B12 and a Multivitamin.

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I almost passed out several times. I was very lightheaded and I knew if I didn't lean on something or sit down quickly that I was going to faint, THANK GOD IT NEVER HAPPENED, but my cousin suggested that I drink some Water and that actually made that feeling go away each time.

And I believe I experienced what did because I was dehydrated, and that could possibly be what you are too.

Take Care and if you ever feel that feeling again lean on something til

it pass and/or if you can Safely sit down. And try drinking some Water.

Most IMPORTANT I HOPE AND PRAY THAT DOES NOT HAPPEN TO YOU AGAIN.

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AND DON'T BE SCARED, JUST PRAY

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