9 days out from surgery, energy level at rock bottom!

[Kris 78]

Hi all,

I felt really pretty good the first few days after surgery, but have noticed my energy level is a lot lower than it was the day I was released from the hospital. Last night I slept nearly 10 hours and even after taking a shower (which usually perks me up) I have extremely low energy. I am just starting my first Protein Drink of the day (Nectar) and hope I feel better after that, but is it normal for your energy level to be lower after 9 days than after the first few days? I also have been battling a cold for the last 5 days, which I am sure hasn't helped, but even as my cold seems to be mostly gone I find my energy level is at rock bottom. have to go back to work in 2 days so if I don't get some energy back here soon I don't know how I'm going to make it through a full work day on Tuesday!

[Cinderella 2]

I don't know what nectar is, but I can say from my own experience that I think you need MORE Protein and Vitamns. When I don't get my Protein and vitamins.I am exhausted... but when I do, I feel great.

Are you getting the 60G daily....???? It is hard to do, try making your own Protein Shake and add some Yogurt drink to it to pump it up. I like the unjury Protein Powder.

Good luck, Cinderella

[Kris 78]

Hi Cinderella,

I think you are right that I wasn't getting enough Protein. I had my husband pick up a container of pho (vietnamese soup) broth for me yesterday and drank it all, and today when I woke up I was feeling better. Tomorrow I go on full liquids which includes Protein Drinks made with milk/soy milk and I think that will help too -- I have unjury chocolate splendor and vanilla to try out. Also trying yogurt starting tomorrow, so my Protein grams are going to go way up compared to what they have been.

[MyTurn 0]

Hi Kris,

I am feeling a bit tired myself. Matter of fact I haven't done much of anything this entire three day weekend. I have just sat around the house because I have no energy.

I am sorry to hear that you aren't doing well...you seemed to great that day we talked at the hospital.

I hope that you start to feel better soon. Keep in touch.

E

[Cool Headed 0]

Hi all,

I felt really pretty good the first few days after surgery, but have noticed my energy level is a lot lower than it was the day I was released from the hospital. Last night I slept nearly 10 hours and even after taking a shower (which usually perks me up) I have extremely low energy. I am just starting my first Protein drink of the day (Nectar) and hope I feel better after that, but is it normal for your energy level to be lower after 9 days than after the first few days? I also have been battling a cold for the last 5 days, which I am sure hasn't helped, but even as my cold seems to be mostly gone I find my energy level is at rock bottom. have to go back to work in 2 days so if I don't get some energy back here soon I don't know how I'm going to make it through a full work day on Tuesday!

[Cool Headed 0]

Hi, You may not have the energy because you may not be getting enough good carbs. My nutrionist ( Mandy ) told me not to go below 30 carbs ever and go up to 50 carbs if I exercise. Mandy said if you go under 30 carbs you will get sluggish. Monitor your carbs every day.