Post Op Fatigue

[Sue Magoo 71]

Hi folks:

I got my new band on 7/20, so three weeks ago tomorrow. I'm still struggling with the fatigue. When I got my first band I didn't have this kind of fatigue. I am looking for suggestions on how to break this cycle of fatigue.

Please offer suggestions.

Thanks.

Sue

[elcee 3,341]

Wish I could help. Maybe the problem is just that you are a little bit older than last time and not able to bounce back as easily. Maybe your dr can prescribe some kind of tonic to give you a boost.

Hope it all gets better soon.

[Cherishthepast 20]

When I made the same complaint to my dr, he suggested over the counter B12 tablets - They helped.

[dman3998 0]

You didn't say what your diet was but I felt wiped out for the first 2 weeks on Soup and liquids. On week 3, I started major Protein and perked right up. May not have been related but seemed to correlate.

[Merrywood 0]

I'm with Dman. I hate the Protein Shakes, but I've been working to get those down as they definitely help with the fatigue. When I get bored with the Protein and go to Popsicles and Jello, I might as well lie down and take a nap all day.

[wanna.bslim 0]

Try homemade chicken Soup WITH chicken meat. REAL Protein not the powder stuff ( i've tried it) I was banded 7/27, and just had that soup, make sure you chew the chicken until it feels like puree.

Edited August 9, 2010 by wanna.bslim

[Sue Magoo 71]

Thanks everyone. I increased my Protein and calories today and added a B12 Vitamin on top of my daily Multi-Vitamin. It's the first night I didn't have to lay down for 3 hours after work.

Thanks for all of your feedback!

Sue