Fatigue and three hour naps...

[cat whisperer 127]

I am just a little over a week post-op, and during the first four days after only got about 12 hours total sleep due to a complication I had. I have been doing pretty well since Saturday - but the last couple of days, I find I am extremely fatigued around 10 or 11am - where my eyes are closing while I'm reading. I go lie down and sleep for hours despite having had a full night's sleep. Can anyone relate to this? Is my body still in catch-up from last week?

[leannel90 206]

Oh lady...I can. I was thinking it might be a lack of calories. I only made it to 11am at work yesterday.I'm hoping to feel better soon...but I'm in the same boat. I'll muddle my way through until the two week appointment and can hopefully get on some better food... mushies are sounding delightful. 300 calories a day isn't cutting it. Talk to you soon my friend.

[Spaness2012 609]

Yes this is normal. I was very fatigued for about 10 days post op. Your body is recovering....sleep is the perfect remedy for that. Be nice to yourself.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

sleep when you body tells you to sleep. You may need extra sleep for over a month to fully recover. It was major surgery, be good to yourself.

[mrsto 2,925]

YES - all normal. When I went through it, I thought something was wrong with me. But it goes away.....just give it some time, and rest when you need to.

[cat whisperer 127]

Oh lady...I can. I was thinking it might be a lack of calories. I only made it to 11am at work yesterday.I'm hoping to feel better soon...but I'm in the same boat. I'll muddle my way through until the two week appointment and can hopefully get on some better food... mushies are sounding delightful. 300 calories a day isn't cutting it. Talk to you soon my friend.

I was thinking about you - wondering if you had been back to work and how it went... sorry it didn't go that great... but yeah, if you are having the same kind of fatigue as me, I can't imagine trying to be at work for a day. I am looking forward to the next step of mushies too, believe me!! I was also wondering if it was lack of calories, although I have been getting a good amount of Protein as I got some powder I drink in juice. take care and ttys

[cat whisperer 127]

sleep when you body tells you to sleep. You may need extra sleep for over a month to fully recover. It was major surgery, be good to yourself.

You're right... funny for some reason I keep thinking this was NOT major surgery - I think the fact that it IS major gets downplayed a lot because on the outside we only see these little laparoscopic scars.

[cat whisperer 127]

I was starting to think something was wrong with me - like how could I possibly be so tired after a full night's sleep? ?, but thanks for your replies - makes me feel like this is just a part of the healing process.

[leannel90 206]

I was thinking about you - wondering if you had been back to work and how it went... sorry it didn't go that great... but yeah' date=' if you are having the same kind of fatigue as me, I can't imagine trying to be at work for a day. I am looking forward to the next step of mushies too, believe me!! I was also wondering if it was lack of calories, although I have been getting a good amount of Protein as I got some powder I drink in juice. take care and ttys[/quote']

I'm going to have to try that...I can't get any more of those chocolate Protein Shakes down...they are so disgusting to me now!! What kind did you get and where?

[cat whisperer 127]

I'm going to have to try that...I can't get any more of those chocolate Protein Shakes down...they are so disgusting to me now!! What kind did you get and where?

I got mine in the organic section of Superstore, right near the vitamins... it is called proteins+ and there are several different flavours etc. It is a bit pricey but I figured I'm not going to use it forever. The one I got is called "Weight Loss Support". It is in a white container - it claims to be flavourless but I drink two scoops in some apple juice - it isn't GREAT tasting but I have been tolerating it because I figure I really need the Protein. I know there are some other flavours which I may try next. Hope you can find something that works for you!!

[leannel90 206]

I got mine in the organic section of Superstore' date=' right near the Vitamins... it is called proteins+ and there are several different flavours etc. It is a bit pricey but I figured I'm not going to use it forever. The one I got is called "Weight Loss Support". It is in a white container - it claims to be flavourless but I drink two scoops in some apple juice - it isn't GREAT tasting but I have been tolerating it because I figure I really need the Protein. I know there are some other flavours which I may try next. Hope you can find something that works for you!![/quote']

I am going to Superstore at lunch today.

[cat whisperer 127]

I am going to Superstore at lunch today.

How did it go? I went to Superstore this morning - I got a chocolate flavour one that isn't too bad... I just had it in Water. It is very thin and nothing like our gross pre-op shakes.< /p>

[leannel90 206]

I'm a little nervous because the hemp Protein that I bought had quite a bit of Fiber in it. I'm going to check with the nut and she if she thinks its okay. I haven't had any yet.

[balbuquerque 85]

I am just a little over a week post-op' date=' and during the first four days after only got about 12 hours total sleep due to a complication I had. I have been doing pretty well since Saturday - but the last couple of days, I find I am extremely fatigued around 10 or 11am - where my eyes are closing while I'm reading. I go lie down and sleep for hours despite having had a full night's sleep. Can anyone relate to this? Is my body still in catch-up from last week?[/quote']

Cat take your Vitamins daily and drink your Protein. And be good to yourself. It's all about you right now. Good luck on your journey.