After Surgery - How Long Before You Feel Back To Normal?

[ConnieSings 12]

I want to bring my Grandbabies (ages 5 & 7 ) here to spend some time for the summer... Can you tell me after surgery how long it takes to get my energy and my pep back?

Thanks.

[MyGastricSleeveLife 180]

Everyone is different, so it's hard to say. I was 5 weeks out on Monday & got a surge of energy that hasn't gone away yet. I'm finally feeling better than my old self especially since it's easier to do things without the added weight (I've lost 33 lbs since pre-op).

I guess it depends on how much energy you want. I was okay to do things by week 2 or 3, but still did things slowly and still took one or two naps and went to bed early until just this week.

[topgun 63]

Everyone is different, so it's hard to say. I was 5 weeks out on Monday & got a surge of energy that hasn't gone away yet. I'm finally feeling better than my old self especially since it's easier to do things without the added weight (I've lost 33 lbs since pre-op).

I guess it depends on how much energy you want. I was okay to do things by week 2 or 3, but still did things slowly and still took one or two naps and went to bed early until just this week.

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I couldn't agree more with the above answer. 3 weeks minimum. Don't be your worst enemy like I did and not take in enough Water and protein... it is miserable. Best of luck!

Edited June 21, 2012 by topgun

[ConnieSings 12]

Thanks you guys... it all helps... I couldn't remember with the lap band but, it didn't take long, the usual 4-6 weeks and that's what I'm hearing here as well..

Just got a THE call from my Drs. office ... and the surgery is now scheduled for August 9. So, I'm good for the summer... I was just hoping to have it done sooner..