Anyone have any suggestions for me?

I had open RNY 7 months ago. Yesterday, upon wakening I felt fine. I went to take a shower and had an episode that was pretty scary. I got dizzy and very weak. This time it did not pass. I didn't have the strength to get out of the shower or to call for help. I ended up laying down in the shower. After a few minutes when this did not pass, I quickly figured out that I had to get the energy up to get out of the shower. During this episode, I was very close to fainting and couldn't seem to get any oxygen into my lungs. I was so weak that all I could do for a while was try to breath. I was so hot and kept thinking that if I could get the soap rinsed off me, I could get out and get some fresh air and cool down that maybe I would feel alright. At first, I thought I might be having a heart attack or stroke but I had no chest pain, crushing feelings or arm pain. After I eventually got out of the shower and laid on the bed for a while I was feeling better. I fought dizziness and weakness all day yesterday. Every time I tried to eat something (allowed foods) it would cause pain in my stomach, even drinking water caused the pain. Needless to say, I sort of laid around all day. Today, I am feeling fine. The dizziness is almost completely gone and I feel normal as far as strength. I take multivitamins, zinc, synthroid for hypothryoidism and try to get all my water in. I know I don't get much protein in despite my attempts (probably average about 20 grams a day if that much). I just can't do the protein drinks - they make me sick to my stomach. The day before this episode, I had eaten good but did not have as much water as I should have. I have had a couple similar episodes in the shower some time ago but they were much different. They seemed only to consist of dizziness and they passed fairly quickly. Also, I am not a diabetic but my blood sugar was 79 about 1/2 hour after this episode. 79 is a bit low but NOT seriously low. I am confused and a bit worried. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you.

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