Question:
has anyone else experienced almost fainting from standing up in one spot for to long?

on 2 occations ive come close to fainting after standing for an hour..i had to sit i couldnt walk, blured vission, dull hearing and dizzy as i fell to the ground. 10min. later i was fine. my doctor says it sounds like my blood is "pooling" to my legs. so i have to drink lots more water and move my legs around, flex the muscles too, if im standing for a while. i just wondered if anyone else has passed out after standing for a long time. i dont get it from bending or siting up fast etc.    — jennifer L. (posted on June 11, 2002)

June 10, 2002
This can happen to anyone, not just those that have had WLS. It usually happens when the person "locks" their knees when they are standing still in one spot for long periods of time. This prevents the blood from moving easily back up toward your head and can cause the symptoms you described. Just follow what your doctor said, and that should prevent this from happening again.
   — Ali M

June 10, 2002
I almost always get it from standing up to quick. But YES, "sometimes" I get it if I stand in one place to long.... but I could never stand in one place for an hour (to antsy I guess). But I too have felt that way if I have to stand and not move for awhile. Then I feel lightheaded like I'm going to wink out of existance. It reminds me of the fighter pilots when they have to "fight to keep themselves conscious". I utterly hate that feeling and I'm afraid one of these days I won't be able to keep from passing out. It's very frightening as you know.
   — Danmark

June 11, 2002
Yes, actually I was at Hollywood video with my brother. The line was extremely long. I actually knew it was going to happen. I pushed some people to the side so I could grab onto the counter. Let's just say that the counter didn't hold me up. As soon as I hit the ground I got up momentarily. It too took me about 10 minutes to feel normal again. I have however fainted on several occasions. It's scares the S**t out of me. My labs always seem to come back normal. Good Luck and try to keep both feet on the ground.
   — Kristina P.