new-me-2012 0 Posted November 24, 2012 I had sleeve surgery on Tuesday morning. I am sore, weak, and so sleepy. I am getting my walking in and trying to get fluids down. I guess I thought I would bounce back quicker. I feel miserable. Any tips to get more energy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGamer 406 Posted November 24, 2012 Take it easy. The first week or so is the worst. Concentrate on just getting in your fluids and as much Protein as possible. Keep doing your walking, and remember that rest is a GOOD thing. You've just had major surgery and the body will take a while to recover. 1 COnative reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afyna 2 Posted November 24, 2012 I had sleeve surgery on Tuesday morning. I am sore' date=' weak, and so sleepy. I am getting my walking in and trying to get fluids down. I guess I thought I would bounce back quicker. I feel miserable. Any tips to get more energy?[/quote'] I was also sleeved Tuesday. It's been rough, but I'm walking, getting in fluids, taking Vitamins, and heparin shots...I'm starting to see light at the end of the tunnel... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
39m 5 Posted November 24, 2012 The first two weeks were really very hard on me... things improved a lot in the 3rd and 4th week Don't worry.. things will go much better I am now in the 6th week post op and feel 90-95% back to normal so hang in there and it will get better ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
new-me-2012 0 Posted November 24, 2012 Thanks! I know it will get better. I just have to hang in there. I am drinking as much as I can. I just need to get Proteins in. I think that will help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missT 13 Posted November 24, 2012 Hey I was also sleeved on tue and I'm hoping it gets better too . The gas pains are terrible , I've been walking my husband took me to the mall today and I walked slow but did it . I'm supposed to return to work wed . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raven8888 86 Posted November 24, 2012 Energy is hard right after surgery. Not eating all that much doesn't help. Just take it easy and remember that sleep and rest will also help your healing time, so don't push too hard, just enough. I struggled with energy all the way until I was finally able to have solids. Once you get to that stage and you can be more active again, it all falls into place. Just be patient and work on recovering from a major surgery. Trust me it goes faster than you think. Before long you will be 6 months post op like me telling someone else the same things and showing off your before and after photos. Hang in there! 4 BigBootyQT, AdeptDreamer, sheppy33 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruisin 0 Posted November 24, 2012 Yep the first week is the worst, then the 2nd week gets easier. I am 41 days post op and I am feeling so much better. I think I am about 95% recovered. I remember that awful week and I thought I was never going to get better, but things are looking great and losing weight. You too will be able to look back and smile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mezanne1401 190 Posted November 24, 2012 The first week was miserable. I was so incredibly tired after I came home for the first two days and realized I hadn't taken my Vitamins. After I took them, I got some energy back and started to get somewhat back to normal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmc7467 9 Posted November 24, 2012 I was sleeved on the 14th and I get so tired so easy , and I'm still getting really nauseas as well. I can't wait to be able to eat more than the shakes , pudding, cottage cheese , etc. and not feel so sick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizv123 389 Posted November 24, 2012 I was sleeved on Monday, how do you guys take your Vitamins? I can either get my Fluid or my vitamins but no way can I stomach both. I start vomiting and get SUPER dehydrated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mezanne1401 190 Posted November 24, 2012 I was sleeved on Monday' date=' how do you guys take your Vitamins? I can either get my Fluid or my Vitamins but no way can I stomach both. I start vomiting and get SUPER dehydrated [/quote'] They have something called EcoDrink (pretty sure that is the name) that is a drink with tons of vitamins. I got some preop because I was allergic to Flintstones chewables. They told me not to take it preop, but postop was okay. Haven't tried it though as I got a bariatric chewable Vitamin that I wasn't allergic to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
almam 61 Posted November 24, 2012 Hi everyone I'm new here. I was sleeved on 11/20. I had a rough time. I'm on o2 therapy at night and have 2 Penrose drains. Today out of nowhere I felt super weak. I'm so ready to be able to eat cottage cheese and mashed potatoes!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vcarrick 10 Posted November 24, 2012 I had sleeve surgery on Tuesday morning. I am sore' date=' weak, and so sleepy. I am getting my walking in and trying to get fluids down. I guess I thought I would bounce back quicker. I feel miserable. Any tips to get more energy?[/quote'] I too had surgery on the 20th. I feel like I was run over by a Mack truck.yestrday I had Major fever pain but I've lost 13 lbs. can't wait to feel better about to go out for a walk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
almam 61 Posted November 24, 2012 I too had surgery on the 20th. I feel like I was run over by a Mack truck.yestrday I had Major fever pain but I've lost 13 lbs. can't wait to feel better about to go out for a walk Wow!! I haven't lost anything. I gained a lb while in the hospital. I ended being kept for 2 nights and on I've fluids. How much are hou walking?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
