No Energy

[bethnixon 0]

I'm 5 days post op, and I am so tired and lethargic. I find it hard to eat what I am supposed to eat - the protien shakes just aren't filling me up.

Any advice for the lack of energy? Is there something I can do, or is this normal?

Thanks!

Beth

[brenda62 47]

Are you getting out and walking? Getting enough calories in? How about chicken or beef broth? I was back to work at day four and just made sure I was getting lots of Protein and I felt fine.

[Chelle RN 0]

i agree with the post before. Intake of adequate Protein is crucial. Walking will provide you with more energy also.......

[bethnixon 0]

The most I have done is 3 4-ounce shakes a day.

Really trying to up that today. And I'm going to walk around ikea, so hopefully I'll ner feeling better soon.

Thanks

[54Shirley 105]

We are put on Flintstones COMPLETE chewable Vitamins with CHOLINE.

They work !

Check with your Doc., and see if your run down, and beat ? Do you need Vitamins ?

As long as they contain Choline,,, they work ! I do 4 a day. If I get hungry, I chew them, and took care of both problems.

Go on the Flintstone chewable website, and get a coupon, and catch a break on the price.

I have tried other brands,,,,,, but they just don't have the kick that these do.

Talk to your Dr...

[sweetpea61956 6]

be sure to drink lots of Water too. if you get dehydrated you will be tired and lethargic. Good luck.

[Sistersue 12]

Your body is recovering from surgery, you will be tired. It gets better. Work on drinking your Water and Protein. I had to set a timer and drink so much of one or the other each time. sleep is important too. I had it timed to get up and drink protein, then walk 6 blocks, drink water, snooze or just rest, and then start it all over again.

[BaileyRose 13]

I felt better on day 8. I highly admire those that went back to work in just a few days! That was definitely not me. Make sure to drink plenty of Water, take your Vitamins and walk. I bet if I would have done those things more I would have felt better sooner. Good luck!