Banded on the 6th...I have no energy!

[Angeleyes716 0]

I am so glad i am not alone....I was also banded 10/11 and have no energy. I get little spurts where i will go to a store and try to walk (because I heard that helps) but after 1/2 an hour i'm sweaty and dizzy and return home. I too have had no luck with Protein Shakes and have returned to carnation inst brkfst today....beause between gas pain and nausea and dry heaving I have been a mess lol. I am counbting down till these pass by...i also see my doc on the 20th

[msredytr 0]

Good morning all! It is so reassuring to see other people describe the exact same feelings or emotions!

I posted yesterday, and went to my first wls support group last night. Good insight, and from the other folks there and the Doctor, I learned that absolutely I am still tired/drained/exhausted. Body is recovering from major surgery and affects of anesthesia are powerful and long lasting. Also, not enough protien! Protien is the bodies fuel-- but for now what it fuels is recovery.

So I am working on those ideas today! Mind feels better this AM. Will keep u all posted!

Tracy

[Humming Bird 275]

For me the fatigue lasted months, but I expected fatigue as I have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. The nice thing is that it does get better.

Hang in there.

[Esorami 2]

I was banded on the 6th also, and about the 5th day I started feeling like myself and haven't looked back. The Dr and dietitian gave me a menu to eat EVERY HOUR. I thought that was a mistake, but after checking with them they said it is correct. Something like, Protein Shakes, 4 a day, (4-6 oz), sf Jello, broth, diluted cream Soup, decaff teas, popsicles, ff sf choc pudding, 'soupy' cream of wheat or oatmeal, Crystal light, ff sf yogurt. I think that is why my energy returned quickly. I've been going for walks and that helps. Don't forget to drink lots of Water. It helps. Good luck.