Super Tired, No Appetite, No Energy, Just Plain Blah... 3 Weeks Out.

[Cindy H 6]

I had my surgery July 2nd. I was doing great the last couple of weeks, and this week just seems like it's worse than when I woke up from surgery. I have no appetite, I'm super tired, and I have no energy to even go for a walk, let alone get things done around the house. I think ti's getting frustrating for my husband because he doesnt quite realize that I honestly just don't feel well.

Even when I"m drinking my Water, sometime it hurts. When I take a bite of applesauce, sometimes it hurts. They aren't large bites and/or sips. HEre's the thing... I took a small bite of brownie and nothing... didn't hurt, slipped right through with no pain. I"m trying to get in my liquids by sugar free popsicles and watered down gatorade.

Has anyone else had this problem? I felt so energized after my lap band. This surgery just seem to be kicking me in the rear. Does it ever get better?

Thanks for any advice.

[his2my2our4 120]

It will absolutely get better!! I found myself super pooped soon after my sleeve too and found that this was when keeping on top of my Vitamins (especially the b-complex) and my Protein was important! The days that I didn't do so well with either of these I could feel a difference....wondering if this might be the case for you too Careful about the one or two bites of brownies....a lot of times they foods that are bad for us are the easiest to get down (and could easily go from one or two bites to three or four!). Stay with it and you will do great!!

Take care!

[kimmy*custis 276]

It will get better, hang in there. Jut get up and walk, even if you dont want too, it will make you feel better sooner. Make sure to get your Water and Protein too, that can make you lethargic. Best of luck.

[keldolbeth 262]

I'm one month out today and still feel lethargic. I have ever since surgery. It has improved greatly but nowhere near where I expect or want to be. I'm having a hard time working out or running errands. I sleep 10 hours a night. At my appt Monday, everyone reassured me it is normal but I hate it. CNP told me to expect a big jump in energy around 2-3 months out.

[prisytomboy 24]

i'm just picking straws....have you tracked your TOM? just doing the calculation its going on a month (28 days) so thought that may be a possibility.

at any rate...i hope you feel better. things will get better!

[Mews 37]

The first six weeks or so were really rough for me. It wasn't until after a few good weeks on solids that I started to gain any energy back.

If food hurts, back down to the previous level. For example, if solids hurt, go back to mushies for a bit. Your stomach might not be ready for it. And I can tell you, at four months my stomach STILL can't handle a lot of foods including almost all dense Proteins.

As for the brownie, it might be what is called a "slider" food in that you feel no restriction when you eat it and it just slides down. They can be very dangerous to your weight loss.

[CelticHarpist 26]

I thought I replied to this so I hope I am not re-posting, but I don't see my reply up.

My doc recommends sublingual B12 to help with energy. He has me on a regimen of a multivit, B complex, calcium citrate plus D3, and a sublingual B12. B12 is the energy Vitamin. It is mainly found in meats so your Proteins become very important. I know a woman who had a RNY and now needs to take B12 shots monthly due to her bloodwork returning deficient.

I hope things go better for you soon!