Extremely Tired

[ladyarwenrose 14]

I started my pre-op diet on Saturday. from that day until now I've been extremely tired. I just can't keep my eyes open during most of the day. Once I eat lunch i'm a little better, but it's really bad. is it the diet, because of such low calories? Or could it be something else? I'm risking losing my job because I just cant keep my eyes open during the day. I've been going to bed around 8:30 and I get up at 5am. that's plenty of sleep, so not sure what's going on. boyfriend is starting to worry too. maybe I should email my doctor? maybe it's my meds? maybe they are too high of a dose right now since i'm eating so little calories? idk, I just know that it's starting to scare me!!!

[karenb4729 309]

I don't know what kind of pre-op diet you are on but I had to do low carb 30g total or less for 30 days prior to surgery. It really zapped alot of my energy, especially at the beginning as I was detoxing from the carbs. It actually gets better but after your surgery you will go through another period of exhaustion too.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

I'm risking losing my job

ladyarwenrose

does your supervisor know whats going on with you as far as being pre-surgery, are you taking much time off from work post surgery.

now for you - you are all of a sudden taking a lot less calories. it must be very hard on you. that must make you so tired.

yes, talk to your dr. for his help. you are only pre-surgery - you need help now, after post op you'll probably be tired again - so nip this in the bud.

meds can definitely affect your situation - all of a sudden your taking in so few calories, the body is saying, whats going on here?

hope you get an answer/help soon

take care of yourself

be well

kathy

[ladyarwenrose 14]

no, only HR knows and a few co-workers. yes, i have 2 weeks off after surgery. wish I could afford to take off before surgery too. this is not going to be fun if I can't have any carbs for two weeks. have a feeling this exhaustion is not going to go away any time soon.

[ShapeShifter 64]

I suffer from chronic fatigue. I'm wondering if there are supplements you can take during the pre-op diet that might help you. I keep a sublingual yerba mate at my desk for when I start falling alseep at work. It seems to help. Also, could you take a nap in your car at lunch time? You could set your cell phone timer to wake you. Are you drinking enough Water (perhaps you are on a liquid diet)? Dehydration causes fatigue. Ginko Biloba, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Vitamin D3 and B12 all help with energy.

Good luck, dear. I know this struggle so well. I've struggled to stay awake while driving, which is terrifying and stressful.

[ladyarwenrose 14]

was told not to take supplements that i'm not already on. I take D and B12 already. i'm on a VLCD that is partial liquid, partial food. I get more than enough sleep during the night. when I wake up i'm perfectly fine.....for about 2 hours. IDK what's going on. will wait it out I guess, no other choice.

I too have struggled driving...and when it's bad enough I call someone on the phone (i have a headset) and make them talk to me until i'm home. thats the only thing that works for me.