6 days post-op and exhausted

[mwillis 0]

I am 6 days post-op and I am so tired I can barely walk. I called dr and they advanced me to full liquids but it hasn't helped. I am trying to drink lots of liquids but I am sooooo tired. I tried to work this morning and I had to reschedule my clients. Any ideas would be appreciated. I almost passed out in the shower.

Thanks to all who reply.:notagree

[SusanP 0]

Hang in there. I was very, very tired for at least the first 4 weeks. The anesthesia takes a good while to wear off. And our body needs to rest. I didn't feel stronger until I got enough Protein in my body. I made some egg drop Soup (after checking with my doc about eggs because they are hard to digest) and felt tons better. Once I got protein...my brain fog cleared and energy returned. My coworkers saw a 100% difference!!! Hope this helps, Susa n

[shanna 0]

mwillis,

Are you getting in your Protein Shakes? and Vitamins? Those are the things I can think of. Also, walking about 10-15 minutes a day helped me a lot. I'm so sorry you're not feeling strong. Keep in touch with your doctor if it doesn't get better.

I'll be thinking about you,

[NeenBand 7]

I felt the same way, so I totally understand. Three things for me: I needed more fluids, I needed to up my calories (used egg drop Soup and I immediately felt better) and also realizing the anesthesia really knocks me for a loop and wwas still having an effect. I needed two weeks before I thought of doing anything really, even making dinner for my boyfriend.

Perhaps you can call in some sick days?

[DAA 0]

it took me 4 weeks to feel my self. The first 2 weeks for me were bad. I was in pain and felt so tired. At day 10 I started mushies and that helped. I now 5 weeks out and feel good. If I exercise too much or walk too much I get a bit tired. Take your time to heal and you will be fine.

[MiaHalliwell 4]

Give yourself time, you are only 6 days out. I was tired as well. I took a week off from work then went back to school a week and a day after. It was exhausting but my doc had me on mushies right out of the hospital.

Good luck I hope you feel better soon.

[Kat1215 0]

I was just starting to get back on my feet at 6 days. I had to return to work on day 7 and just barely made it through the day. I started making sure I was getting at least 3 good Protein Shakes a day. I also started taking an Iron supplement. My doctor has me on a daily Vitamin but it doesn't have much iron, so I take a really small iron tab that I found at the drugstore. I don't take it everyday but I do take it every other day. It makes a huge difference for me.