Three Weeks Post Op And Still Not Much Energy

[girlpower123 3]

I am three weeks post op. I started mushies last Friday. I am getting around 600 cal/day which includes a minimum of 40 g Protein but I still don't have much energy. I am pretty much useless after 4pm. Is this normal? Does it get better or do you just get used to it?

[shewolf143 57]

I didn't experience any of that. I never lost energy & I am averaging 400 calories a day. I am anal about getting my 70-80 g Protein & at least 64 oz fluids! Are you taking any Vitamins?

[girlpower123 3]

I take a multi everyday. maybe I should increase my Protein. What do you normally eat daily to get that much?

[shewolf143 57]

I was drinking the Protein Shakes or Isopure-Isopure has 40 g Protein & no carbs but it is in a 20 oz bottle so it takes a bit to drink it. Pure Protein makes a banana & a strawberry that both have 35 g protein. I found them to be tasty. I haven't had any problem since the day after surgery getting my protein & Water in, but now it looks like I may be allergic to the whey & finding a tasty alternative it very difficult.

[gaye jarvis 751]

I felt the same way until about 7 or 8 weeks out, no energy, I just felt crappy. It will get better, I promise you!