Advice for low-energy days?

[M2G 1,836]

I'm 17 (or 16 if you don't count actual surgery day) post-op today and I've had this happen one other day. I just have zero energy today. I have eaten 1 Protein Shake (30 grams protein) 2 oz of egg beaters, 2 oz of cottage cheese, and walked 20 minutes on my treadmill. I am totally zapped. I don't have any energy at all.

I'm still limited on what I can eat (basically these 5 things, egg beaters, cottage cheese, refried Beans, yogurt, & sugar-free pudding, plus broth, shakes, popsicles, etc.) So far I've had 45 grams of Protein and I will definitely get about 65-70 before the day is over. And I'm drinking my Water....

I just don't know what to do? Go back to bed and sleep it off? I have heard that some people eat some carbs (told by their surgeon) however, mine hasn't said anything about extra carbs anywhere in the plan. The good news is I get to change things up on Wed. after a followup appt. and a NUT class. I just hope I can make it until then...

[myrori 55]

I have no experience yet as I am pre sleeve, but I was wondering about those energy shots, the ones with Vitamins, ,not sugar or caffeine?

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Mommy, I KNOW what you're going through! Try adding a 16.9 oz bottle of Gatorade to your day. It's got carbs in it, but also adds the electrolytes your body might be lacking. Also, have you started to take any Vitamins and Iron yet? Get some sublingual B Vitamins for your daily regimen. It really wasn't until I was doing these two things religiously that I really started to break out of the fog.

It's a learning curve with this procedure, and the fatigue can really beat you down. Hang in there, it really does get better

[M2G 1,836]

Thank you Diva! You are right, I totally forgot that my NUT mentioned with the low carb stuff that I could add some diluted apple juice to my Protein shakes (which I do if I'm making them but yesterday I had a RTD shake out of the box).

I will try the gatorade, that is a great idea. Yes, I'm taking all my Vitamins, except for Calcium, I was told to wait until 6 weeks to start taking that.

I ended up taking a 1.5 hour nap and felt better. I did manage to shower and get myself to the grocery store, even though it was at 4pm.

[w8warrior 0]

I'm one week out and right there with ya. I am just exhausted today!! I have not started the Vitamins yet either. I think I start them next week. I made me some Cream of Wheat with skim milk and about a half tbsp of Peanut Butter. I made half of a serving and don't even eat a third of it but, the warmth feels good on my tummy and the varitey helps. I know I have not had enough Protein or Water yet today but, I just have been so exhausted! I slept all afternoon!

I am going to go back to work on Wednesday so I have got to get this figured out.

I wish I had some Gatorade here. I should probably try that.

Good Luck everyone.

[Jordien 30]

Been there, and though it DOES get better.. I am still more tired than I used to be. My advice is: try to add a nap into your routine. Even if I close my eyes for 45 minutes in the afternoon, it helps. I usually don't do it now that I'm back at work, but on the weekends, I definitely say, "time for mommy's nap!" lol.... I go to bed earlier now too. I wondered if this would go away or continue forever??? I'm about 6/7 weeks I think out from surgery. Back at work, like I said, much better than how I felt 3 weeks post-op, but still tired.

Good luck!

[w8warrior 0]

Well, I took the advise of others and drank some Gatorade. I had about 12oz of it tonight and feel 100% better!!! I don't know what I would do without this website!

Thanks so much everyone!!

[seattle sleeve 1]

I bought some G2 Grape Gatorade (tastes really yummy, 5 carbs/20 cal a cup) a few days ago to "stock up," I have been trying to avoid anything with carbs but I have been so freakin exhausted that I really feel it's worth it, I'll add some to my diet. I quit the pain meds and valium on Monday but have still been really tired, so maybe it's also the residual effects of the anesthesia...

[Tiny 3]

I'm 17 (or 16 if you don't count actual surgery day) post-op today and I've had this happen one other day. I just have zero energy today. I have eaten 1 Protein shake (30 grams protein) 2 oz of egg beaters, 2 oz of cottage cheese, and walked 20 minutes on my treadmill. I am totally zapped. I don't have any energy at all.

I'm still limited on what I can eat (basically these 5 things, egg beaters, cottage cheese, refried Beans, yogurt, & sugar-free pudding, plus broth, shakes, popsicles, etc.) So far I've had 45 grams of Protein and I will definitely get about 65-70 before the day is over. And I'm drinking my Water....

I just don't know what to do? Go back to bed and sleep it off? I have heard that some people eat some carbs (told by their surgeon) however, mine hasn't said anything about extra carbs anywhere in the plan. The good news is I get to change things up on Wed. after a followup appt. and a NUT class. I just hope I can make it until then...

Hello Sleeve Sister LOl I am just 5 days out of surgery and today I have no energy, Not Hungry, Forced myself to eat a small bowl of potato Soup. My chewable multi Vitamins haven't arrived yet , the Vitamins I have look like horse pills and I haven't taken them in 2 days so Im not sure if thats the problem or what.

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