Banded 4/23 And Exhausted

[saras422 6]

I was banded 4/23 and I am exhausted. I try telling myself that I'm only three weeks post op and that I just need to heal but I do not have the energy to do anything. I feel like a lump on a log with no motivation, energy or spirit. I just don't feel like myself. I'm trying to get in all 50 g of Protein and am doing pretty well at that. I am also taking Vitamins. I just don't know what to do! My life is just supposed to be getting started again and I feel like it's about to end. I know, a little dramatic, but I'm struggling. I just don't feel like myself. Is this common????

[Cazzy 725]

It sounds like you have some degree of food withdrawal and maybe a little depression. Try to make sure your food intakeis blanced nutritionally, not sure what stage u are at post op wise .. are u on mushies ? also u dont mention what exercise u are doing. You need to discuss how u are feeling with the doctor, it may be that u need to get some blood tests done to check thyroid and Iron levels etc. Going for a brisk walk can help lift the spirit along with doing other exercise, it may well be that what u are feeling will go away and u will soon feel a lot more energised, but u do really need to discuss this with your doctor

[Skyvic 226]

It's ok to be a lump. I was the first two weeks. Sleepy wanted to rest a lot, this is your body telling you to rest. Di make sure you are getting your Protein and make sure you are getting enough liquid. Give yourself a break, your body has gone through a great change and stress:)

[Lose100 178]

I felt that same way. I discovered my carb intake was to low for me. I increased my good carbs a little and that worked like a charm.

[Wheety3 5]

I was extremely tired as well (Banded 4/20). I would come home from work and head straight to bed. I am just starting to last the whole day without taking a nap and resting. Walking helped me a lot, I go for walks every night with my husband and it seems to be helping. For me, when I dont get all my Water in, I feel worse. So get your rest like your body is telling you, Get your Protein, water and walk. It has only been a short time, your body needs to heal. Good Luck.

[JustDoIt130 369]

I also don't think that 50 g Protein is enough, my doc said 70+ g would be good. Try to sneak in another Protein Shake to up that. I know that was essential to my feeling my normal self with energy to do everything after surgery.

[Sonjasophia98 0]

Also, you might want to try to add in electrolytes, by drinking smartwater or pedialyte. Water by itself is not enough to replace electrolytes. Hope it helps!

[kbliss78 123]

I am 8 days out and sooooo tired. Dr said I would be able to go to work and feel fine. It is all I can do to make it half day!