1 Week Post-Op

[jhansen71 257]

I'm so weak. Is this normal? Up until today I have been getting about 50 grams of Protein and 48 oz of Water. Today, I felt so bad (achy and weak) that I could barely get down 1 Protein Shake and only 32 oz of water. I have no fever and no pain. I just feel soooooo weak. Anyone experience this? Is this normal? How long will it last? I'm praying I feel better tomorrow, but would love some reassurance and any tips.

[desertmom 297]

Hi,I know it is already tomorrow so you might be feeling a little better again.

Yesterday was also 1 week for me and on and off I am full of aches and paina ( different ones all the time) and at times I am super tired.

Unlike you I cannot stomach the Protein drinks.You are doing great with that.Try a little more fluids and rest when you feel weak...go for a nap,it might just really change how you feel.

It will still take a while to feel like our new old selves...LOL

xxo

[jetpilot 7]

The Protein Shakes are to be included in your daily 64oz intake. So you're getting more than the 32oz of Water you took in. Your Protein Shake contains water. The fact you add Protein to it doesn't change the fact it started out as water.

[VJSlim 156]

I'm so weak. Is this normal? Up until today I have been getting about 50 grams of Protein and 48 oz of Water. Today, I felt so bad (achy and weak) that I could barely get down 1 Protein shake and only 32 oz of Water. I have no fever and no pain. I just feel soooooo weak. Anyone experience this? Is this normal? How long will it last? I'm praying I feel better tomorrow, but would love some reassurance and any tips.

I was very fatigued during my first 3 to 4 weeks. I needed mid-day naps to 'recharge' myself. How far along are you? I hope you start feeling better soon!

[D1NOnlySexyLady 70]

What Protein Drinks are you having

[D1NOnlySexyLady 70]

What Protein drinks are you having?

[Leederz 49]

Being tire and fatigued is very normal you probably want to try and stomach more Protein, or broth or just something else to give you a little more energy. Hang in there!

[Less of Leslie 90]

Totally normal. I was a zombie my first 6 wks, took naps everyday! We are not getting very many calories so we dont have much fuel for our bodies. Let alone the trauma your body went thru. It gets better. Count your 1st month post op as recovery.

[jhansen71 257]

Thanks for all the responses. I'm drinking Protein drinks from my surgeon and I get about 27 grams of protein from each shake.< /p>

[VJSlim 156]

Thanks for all the responses. I'm drinking Protein drinks from my surgeon and I get about 27 grams of Protein from each shake.

27g is a good number. The protein mix that I use gives only 19g a sachet. I dont have many options for Protein Drinks where I live so I'm stuck with mine. So I'm taking 2 sachets a day. Make sure you consume the required protein

Also, has your doc prescribed you any medicine for anything? Make sure you take the meds regularly. I was very irregular with my meds in the beginning and let me tell you -- the body immediately retaliates like an angry snake!

Take care of your body and all the best for a speedy recovery!!