Energy After Vsg

[Anjelika 14]

So, I remember always reading about and hearing from gastric bypass patients rejoicing about how much energy they have after WLS. Is the energy just as noticeable with VSG?

[BlackBerryJuice 349]

I'm a pretty lazy person, and I find that I'm bouncing off the walls quite often. You have a ton of energy once you lose the extra weight. It's not uncommon for me to actually have to talk myself out of going for a run on what's supposed to be my day off from exercise.

[Lissa 2,631]

I am starting to "get" that, Blackberry juice. I just rode an extra mile on the exercise bike cause I could. THAT is bizarre! For me, anyway!

I've been high energy since I stepped off the recovery room bed, it seems. I'll walk places just because I can now. I walked the Orlando Ikea not once, but twice yesterday...after riding 7 miles on the bike, and I wasnt too tired to go play in the pool and hot tub last night. Yeah, I have a little more energy these days than I did pre-op...but only a little!

[Anjelika 14]

Wow! That's awesome to know that energy will happen again! Thank you both for your input!

[daniellec 10]

Now I am 5 days post op...I did a LOT today around the house and walked 1/4 mile, I am right now dizzy and exhausted...I am hoing for more energy as the days go by ....every person is different I am hoping !!!

[Jswilbur 42]

There is hope for me then! I am exhausted at 10 days post- op.

[Anjelika 14]

There is hope for me then! I am exhausted at 10 days post- op.

Do you think the exhaustion might be from the lower caloric intake or Vitamin deficiency?

[daniellec 10]

Probably just low caloric intake combined with increased activity

[LadyIvy 159]

So, I remember always reading about and hearing from gastric bypass patients rejoicing about how much energy they have after WLS. Is the energy just as noticeable with VSG?

WLS just means weight loss surgery, so VSG fits into that category. My doc told me the other day that I will be exhausted for quite a while after the surgery. He said just watching TV the first few days could wear me out like a marathon would. I have heard people say this lasts a week or two and some say it lasts a month or two. I guess a lot of it is individual body chemistry.

[Anjelika 14]

WLS just means weight loss surgery, so VSG fits into that category. My doc told me the other day that I will be exhausted for quite a while after the surgery. He said just watching TV the first few days could wear me out like a marathon would. I have heard people say this lasts a week or two and some say it lasts a month or two. I guess a lot of it is individual body chemistry.

Right, WLS means weight loss surgery. After noticing how many GB patients feel this great surge of energy right after surgery, my question is, do VSG patients feel that same surge? I'm asking this because I don't see it posted as often as I heart from GB patients. I'm wondering if it has anything to do with the type of surgery or if it's just the individual person. *^__^

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Me personally it took 4 months to get over the fatigue post surgery. I do believe a lot has to do with the drastically reduced caloric intake, as well as the very tiny amount of carbohydrates/sugars we are able to get in.

However, please note that I am now hi intensity and very full of energy. I can be annoying sometimes with it but oh well!!! I love the new me, and every chance I can burn some calories I'm doing it. Early morning, late mornings, evenings... I'm thinking of ways to move my body.

[Anjelika 14]

Me personally it took 4 months to get over the fatigue post surgery. I do believe a lot has to do with the drastically reduced caloric intake, as well as the very tiny amount of carbohydrates/sugars we are able to get in.

However, please note that I am now hi intensity and very full of energy. I can be annoying sometimes with it but oh well!!! I love the new me, and every chance I can burn some calories I'm doing it. Early morning, late mornings, evenings... I'm thinking of ways to move my body.

LOL I would LOVE to be high energy annoying again! I think you look amazing!!! *^__^

[LindaS 316]

I've had an increase in energy but immediately after surgery I was falling asleep very easily. It probably took me 6 to 8 weeks before I noticed the increase in my energy.

Now, I am more active. I used to walk into a room and look for a chair to sit on because I needed to sit. Now, I can stand more and usually prefer moving to sitting.

I frequently do an hour of Zumba and still have enough energy for a half hour walk with my husband later.

One day recently, my husband and I had an hour to kill waiting to pick up a child. He asked what I wanted to do. I suggested we go for a walk. He looked at me and asked what I'd done with his wife. He pulled into a restaurant instead, and we had a cold beverage while waiting. So although it doesn't always take, I am more likely to suggest an active activity than a sit down one. :-)

[daniellec 10]

I am working on just moving in general. I bursts of energy but then I get a bit lightheaded and slightly winded and need to sit a while then I get back up and do stuff and get in 30 min walk a day....It's hit or miss I think. I am 8 days post op

[Anjelika 14]

I've had an increase in energy but immediately after surgery I was falling asleep very easily. It probably took me 6 to 8 weeks before I noticed the increase in my energy.

Now, I am more active. I used to walk into a room and look for a chair to sit on because I needed to sit. Now, I can stand more and usually prefer moving to sitting.

I frequently do an hour of Zumba and still have enough energy for a half hour walk with my husband later.

One day recently, my husband and I had an hour to kill waiting to pick up a child. He asked what I wanted to do. I suggested we go for a walk. He looked at me and asked what I'd done with his wife. He pulled into a restaurant instead, and we had a cold beverage while waiting. So although it doesn't always take, I am more likely to suggest an active activity than a sit down one. :-)

That's awesome, Linda!