Is this normal?

Okay, I was banded 8 days ago and have been feeling okay--still having a lot of pain around my port.  Today I got in the shower and halfway through my shower I got really weak and had to sit down in the tub because I thought I might pass out.  I yelled to my husband who helped me out of the tub and onto my bed.  I was so weak and short of breath that I couldn't even get my clothes on.  And then while I'm in bed I burst into tears!!  My husband said "What's wrong, why are you crying?" and I said I don't know.   I have absolutely no idea why I started to cry.  It took my about an hour to recover from this episode. 

Has anyone ever experienced anything like this?  Should I call my doctor?

well, I haven't had the weakness...just nausea....but the crying episodes I had early on. The can be a sign on dehydration, along with nausea. If it happens again call the docot, but just try to get your liquids in!

Dehydration......low blood sugar........hormones running wild.............please call your doctor! Don't want to take any chances!!!!!!!

All of it sounds like it could be from dehydration or lack of calories (from my NON MD opinion) except I would be worried about not being able to catch your breath.  You may want to call the Doc's office.  Hope you feel better soon!

 I had a RNY, not a band, but I had similar things happen to me. I discovered it could be a few reasons:

-Dehydration
-De-toxing; toxins sustained from high sugar and fatty foods are working their way out of your body. Even though it is a good thing, it can feel unpleasant, and also give off an odor
-Low blood sugar

It's always a good idea to let your doc know what's going on. I got very emotional after surgery. Some of it is a change in body chemistry, but I also felt I was mourning the loss of food as my Comforter. I still (at 9 weeks out) get teary-eyed more easily than normal for me.