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Had my surgery on Nov.2. I was out today winterizing my 4 wheelers & my bikes. One of the bikes had a dead batt. So I had to move it to reach the electrical cord. It was a small bike a liitle over 500 lbs & it whipped my butt. I use to move it around like nothing is normal to feel this weak? I'm not use to this.

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Well you aren't getting in alot of calories first off so that will make you weak. Are you getting plenty of Protein and fluids? Also, be careful - you probably shouldn't be pushing something around so heavy, I was told not even to vacuum becasuse the push/pull is bad.

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give it time, you are gonna gain strength and then some, for now take it easy and let your body heal.

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I was also told not to bend over too much for the first 2 weeks.

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I'll be 5 weeks tomorrow and I still nearly faint when I stand up from bending over! And my stamina is veeerrrryyyy slowly. I'm still whipped by the time I get home from work.

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I'm just not use to being so weak. I usually take in 600-800 cal & 80grm of Protein I have a hard time getting in my fluids. I've always been a gulper when it comes to drinking. I find it difficult to go around sipping all day long. I know it's something I'm going to have to change.

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You're not even on solid food yet, right? Give it time. You'll get there.

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Yes, normal. I felt weak for the first 6-8 weeks in all honesty.

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