2 wks post-op...Why am I so tired!

[Erika41910 0]

I was banded 2 weeks ago. I was feeling great, and the last few days have been miserable. I feel sooo weak and all I want to do is sleep.

I'm meeting my Protein requirements, and getting all my Vitamins & supplements. Is this normal, and when will it go away?

[NurseShay 24]

Getting enough calories?? Water? Iron? Any signs of infection maybe?

If it persists I suggest you contact your surgeon or even your PCP (esp. If you were self pay for the band it would be cheaper or free thru your insurance.) You should ask for some blood work to see if your deficient in anything.

Feel better! Good luck!

[Sue Magoo 71]

Hi:

I started mourning food when I was post op and it made me feel depressed. When I'm depressed I'm exhausted. Luckily it didn't last too long. Some people react differently to anesthesia.

If you're eating enough Protein and calories and taking Vitamins it sounds like you're doing the right things.

I agree with Sashay02.

I hope you feel better soon.

Sue

[Marine mom 3]

i had never had surgery before, and i was surprised at how tired i was for about a month. i didn't feel bad per se, but now i can look back and just see an exhaustion.

i know it is hard to sit back and wait it out. we always have so much to do. take care of yourself, and i hope you start feeling better soon.

[BetsyB 9]

It's completely normal. Our incisions are tiny, but they do not reflect all that our bodies have endured. You had general anesthesia, 5 incisions were made in your abdomen, your organs were manipulated, and your mode of nourishment was pretty dramatically changed.

Your body has a lot more to recover from than the surface tells!

You will feel much more like yourself very soon.