is it normal?

[princesslaurie1 0]

I am 3 weeks post op and I am finding my self so tired all the time. if I let myself I could sleep all day. I also noticed that I am having pain in my kidny area almost every day.

[juliansmom2003 3]

Not sure about the kidney pain you are experiencing, but I can definitely relate to the issues with being tired.

Your body has just gone through so much with having surgery and needs to recuperate. It is completely normal to be tired and you need to listen to your body during this time and get as much rest in as possible (keeping in mind that walking is excellent too when you can manage to get that in). You will notice that you will have more energy in the coming days and weeks as your body heals.

Hopefully someone can provide some info on the kidney pains you're experiencing, as that is something I didn't experience.

[jensmallwood 0]

Are you getting enough to eat? Super-low calories will also contribute to tiredness.

[Drasan 23]

I'm not sure about the kidney pain either. You may want to touch base with your surgeon with that.

I can relate to being tired after surgery. Like Juliansmom said, your body has been through a lot and you are adjusting to new eating habits. It gets better.

Make sure you're getting enough Protein.

Also, my surgeon had me add Iron to my Vitamin supplements.

[LeighaMason 19]

The kidney pain makes me wonder if your getting enough Water, if not it could also be the cause of your fatigue. Are you journaling your food and water intake?

[BetsyB 9]

The kidney pain needs to be investigated--sooner rather than later. It's possible you've picked up an infection that's contributing to your fatigue. Until you get in to see the doctor, be sure to drink plenty of fluids.

At three weeks out, I was pretty much back to normal---by then, the postop fatigue had receded.

[Humming Bird 275]

My post-op fatigue lasted for months. The kidney pain is not normal. It does sound like a kidney infection or something. I hope you called your Doc for that. I wish you the best on this journey...... this sounds like a little bump in the long road to thin.

[twyla420 0]

Not getting enough Water can make you have low energy. Is your urine dark or light? If it's dark...you need to up the water. I mean every 10 minutes take a few sips of water...except right before and after meals. Also...not enough Protein will cause low energy...it did for me. The second week I was so low on energy, but I upped my water and protein...also make sure you take your Vitamins everyday. Now...I'm feeling great. I have more energy than ever. As the others have said...call the nurse and ask....sooner is better. If you have an infection...it can really cause you to feel bad and have no energy.

[princesslaurie1 0]

thanks everyone!:thumbup: