Struggling

[ashbe925 0]

I was banded on August 30. I have lost 40 lbs so far and am extremely satisfied with my results. I did a 5K two weeks ago and since then I have felt so fatigued. I have still been going to the gym, but I feel like my muscles just aren't recovering. I was thinking that maybe I wasn't getting enough calories, so I started to eat a bit more, but now I have moved to eating really high calorie foods. I do know that I have been maintaining my Protein intake of at least 60-80/day. I don't know what to do, I still feel so fatigued. I don't have much restriction, so I can eat just about anything which is frustrating also. Any advice? Thanks!

[thsisme 14]

give your doc a call to see if he/she might want to do some blood work, you could be low on iron...or you might just need to take some B-12 while you get your strength back.

wishing lots of luck!

[Melissannde 41]

Are you taking a multi-Vitamin daily? If you are and you're taking children's versions.. they may not be enough for you.

Getting back to the doc and getting lab-work done is a good idea. I have to go to my PCP for that, as my surgeon isn't big on that type of follow up.

If you're working out at the gym every day, take a look at what you are doing. If your gym has trainers, talk to one of them about your routine.. see if they can give you some advice. I know that at my gym, they greatly discourage doing weight training two days in a row. Cardio can be done daily, but weights shouldn't be done any closer than every other day.

As to the foods, are you keeping a food journal? It can be on paper or online. I like dailyplate.com, but there are lots of other places and many are free. One of the many benefits of keeping a food journal is that you can print out a few days worth to take in to your appt so that your doc can see your choices and give advice. Also can support you when you really need a fill.

Hope you feel better soon.

[ashbe925 0]

Thanks for the suggestions. I think that I am going to see if I can get some labs done and I'll start writing my foods down again. I was writing, but then the weight was coming off so nicely I stopped. Guess it's time to start back up! Thanks!

[nomorejellybelly 77]

Good luck to you.

[Cocoabean 430]

Even though I take a multi-Vitamin daily as I am supposed to, I ended up Vit. D and Iron deficient on top of that, determined by my PCP on a blood test.

So now I take my multi, Iron, and Vit. D. It is just very hard for us to get in all the Vitamins and minerals we need through our diets.

Getting a work-up is a great idea.

You might also get a thyroid panel run, if you haven't had one in the past.

Edited November 15, 2010 by Cocoabean
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