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I may be asking a dumb question, or maybe I'm just stubborn and being impatient. I have low energy and I don't know why.

I had surgery almost 2 weeks ago. I went out running errands and other things yesterday for about 10 hours. I was almost constantly moving all day. Drove husband to work, went grocery shopping, loaded groceries, took groceries home and put away after unloading from car, went to visit a friend for a few, took husband dinner at work, ran tools I had borrowed back to the owners, picked up husband from work, and made him drive home. I was tired last night and went to bed early. I slept all night and now that I'm awake... I'm tired.

Does it sound like I overdid it with all the activity and I'm still not 100 %? Normally, that would barely phase me. I started off my day with a scrambled egg with cheese for Breakfast (which was around noon). I didn't eat again until around 5:30-6pm and that was half a turkey-cheese wrap (which might just be about a 1/4 the size of a normal one). I finished it off about 8:30pm. Went to bed around 1am.

I feel like I'm worrying too much and I'm trying not to. Please help.

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Holy Cow!

I got tired out just reading about your day. Your energy level puts me to shame. Yes, I believe you overdid it. You are still healing both inside and out. Don't forget your Water, lack of that can result in fatigue.

Best wishes

the Laughing Cat

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I seem to be having trouble with that. I don't mind drinking Water it's just I keep forgetting to drink. I get sidetracked and just flat out forget. If I get thirsty, that's something different all together, I'll grab water no problem at that point.

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try to get into a habit of eating "something" 3X's a day. breakfast is most important, be sure to have Protein at all meals. concentrate on protein, it will give you energy and keep you feeling comfortably satisfied.

be sure to have H2O with you at all times!!

you did quite a bit, slow down!!!

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Our bodies take a while to bounce back after surgery anyhow, then add in the huge diet changes that we make and you're bound to be tired and run-down. Sounds like you had a super busy day too!!

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please take your Protein, your Vitamins and keep hydrated. (eating is your fuel or drinking your shake if you are post or pre op).

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I agree with the advice above. Don't just rely on the band, it's a total life change that has to be made. I am horrible about hetting my Water in, so I keep bottled water in the fridge and stocked up so I have no excuse. Buy some unflavored Protein Powder to mix in with your water and a crytal light pack. YOU CAN DO THIS!! Just keep telling yourself that you deserve it.

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I saw my nutritionist last Friday and she had mentioned the biggest complaint she got from patients is that they are tired and she emphasized that it's because of not getting enough Water.< /p>

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I may be asking a dumb question, or maybe I'm just stubborn and being impatient. I have low energy and I don't know why.

I had surgery almost 2 weeks ago. I went out running errands and other things yesterday for about 10 hours. I was almost constantly moving all day. Drove husband to work, went grocery shopping, loaded groceries, took groceries home and put away after unloading from car, went to visit a friend for a few, took husband dinner at work, ran tools I had borrowed back to the owners, picked up husband from work, and made him drive home. I was tired last night and went to bed early. I slept all night and now that I'm awake... I'm tired.

Does it sound like I overdid it with all the activity and I'm still not 100 %? Normally, that would barely phase me. I started off my day with a scrambled egg with cheese for breakfast (which was around noon). I didn't eat again until around 5:30-6pm and that was half a turkey-cheese wrap (which might just be about a 1/4 the size of a normal one). I finished it off about 8:30pm. Went to bed around 1am.

I feel like I'm worrying too much and I'm trying not to. Please help.

you are doing way too much. Your body needs time to recover from surgery...and two weeks just isnt enough. Normally any surgery takes up to six weeks to recover from. plus the fact that your diet has changed so much... the combination of the two means that you have to be sensitive to your bodys needs right now. How much of this daily routine do you absolutely have to do?? if it were me, i would shelve for the time being, the things that arent essential. Good luck... and take it easy more.

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I got tired like that for almost a month! Take it easy!! :)

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