Is Anyone Else Tired All The Time?

[hollytrice 0]

I was banded on 2-11-11 and I have lost 31 pounds! While I am super-excited about the success I have experienced so far, I am puzzled about my energy level. When people ask me how much weight I have lost, their response is usually..."You must feel great and have so much energy". But.....I don't. I am actually more tired and lethargic than I was when I was carrying the extra weight. It is usually worse right after I eat a meal. I just feel like I need to lay down. I have been exercising regularly and sticking to all of the dietary rules, taking my Vitamins, etc.

I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced or is experiencing this. Thanks for your help!

[phatgirl 2011 1]

I was banded on 2-11-11 and I have lost 31 pounds! While I am super-excited about the success I have experienced so far, I am puzzled about my energy level. When people ask me how much weight I have lost, their response is usually..."You must feel great and have so much energy". But.....I don't. I am actually more tired and lethargic than I was when I was carrying the extra weight. It is usually worse right after I eat a meal. I just feel like I need to lay down. I have been exercising regularly and sticking to all of the dietary rules, taking my Vitamins, etc.

I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced or is experiencing this. Thanks for your help!

I'm not even banded and it sounds like me! Get a blood test. I had a Vitamin deficiency. Never had a problem before but out of no where it hit me and persisted for like 6 mos. Recently found out about the deficiency, got a B12 shot, some pills and a Vit D prescription for 50,000UIs. check with your doc, u should be climbing the walls with energy IMO.

[AngelaL 0]

I was the exact same way after surgery, but it does get better. Your body is recovering and going through a lot of changes; hang in there! Exercise and time will give you your energy back.

[AlienBandit 10]

I have been banded for quite some time and sometimes felt a ltitle tired but it never lasted long ( usually after a surgery).

However this last month I have been extremely tired, sleeping all the time etc. I thought it was because i was recovering from surgery but I happened to need a blood test done for a working visa and it turns out my Iron level was super low! 2 months ago it was at 12 ( healthy range 10-16) and right now it is 8.9! So thats why I am tired.

Maybe you are having the same problem with your Iron level?

[Wondercup71 0]

I feel the same way. I take my Multivitamins and Protein Shakes but Im a lot weaker than I used to. I lost 30lbs since my procedure so far. How's everyone else doing?

[TeganRheana 1]

Yep! Me too...I recommend the blood tests too...I just had mine taken on Friday, waiting for results. Hopefully something not to serious is found so I can get some energy back!!

[tonyas journey 0]

am due to be banded in 5 days.very excited. i have been so so tired and put it down to being over weight and the heat.i started taking Iron tablets.within a few days i feel so much better.may be worth a check:-))

[Annfargo 5]

Yes I'm tired all the time but my excuse on top of being banded is I'm up everyday at 5:30am and usually not inot bed til 10:30pm some times later cuz I have 2

teenagers!! lol Hopefully life will settle down some in the future.

[Jachut 487]

I'd visit your doc and ask for some general bloodwork to be done. I know that after six years of restricted diet - and I eat from all food groups with my band but just small amounts - and granted, cancer surgery and chemo, my Iron levels are rock bottom. And I feel like they are!

But you need to know if you've got deficiences so you can treat them specifically, not just go throwing money at every supplement under the sun.

[shakey88 37]

I feel the same way, but as soon as I exercise, my energy is back! I had my Iron levels checked and they are good. I have my yearly physical in a week or so. I will see what he has to say

[Liftingchic 0]

Been there too.. I am tired all the time... Got blood work everything looked good other then Iron. Been taking iron.. Isnt helping... PCP wants another sleep study done..