Feeling Extremely Weak...is That Normal

[Kristi64 33]

hey guys started back to work mon...im into my 3rd weel postop...today i feel dizzy and like im going to pass out...short of breath also...did anyone else feel like this...i can understand one would with as little calories but still i feel so freaking tired....also...havent lost weight in three days even gained a pound...thats frustrating as hell. what did yall do?

[ascooke 50]

Are you getting in your required, Protein and fluids? Thats where your strength and energy come from.

[Kristi64 33]

probably not...find it hard to get down so much...im really pushing it today though

[Cyntha DelTorrro 10]

I felt that way when I first returned to work. It surprised me because I had felt fine at home, but being at work was a big change, even though I have a desk job. I made a point to get extra rest, stay hydrated and get the protien in. After a few days I returned to normal energy levels.

[Kristi64 33]

me too....i didnt feel that bad at home...but i am up and down alot at work and i just want to lay down. thank you...i know my Protein is lacking...guess i didnt relise just how important it was

[Jakat 25]

Protein and fluids are tremendously important. Because our stomachs are so small it is easy to become dehydraded. That puts your body into shut down mode. I know its tough but keep working at it. Good Luck

[slojo 150]

sip sip sip those Protein shakes...

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Ditto all the above! Make sure your taking all your Vitamins too!

[BioEngineeringChick 27]

I am about 7 weeks out and I had the exact same thing. Mine was dehydration and my body trying to cope with the drastic calorie drop. I had tons of bloodwork ran to make sure I didnt have any serious problem or internal bleeding and after all of that... they said I was fine but needed to drink more.

I thought I was dying because I didn't have the will power to even lift my arm. After week 5, my energy went through the roof! It was like I was a different person and I had more energy than before surgery.

The doctor said that most common symptom of internal bleeding is (too much information warning) black/dark and runny stool because that's how the blood leaves your system. I didn't have that problem at all so it was ruled out.

I hope you start to feel better. The first 4 weeks I cried thinking I had screwed my body up and made a bad choice. Now I wouldn't change it for the world. Good luck! And if you are concerned you should see your doctor just to make sure you are ok.

[Kristi64 33]

thank you all...i will start pushing those fluids...is not easy but will shoot for it starting tomorrow

[Ola Tess 21]

I feel the same way. No energy and tired all the time. I know I'm not getting the fluids and Protein I need but it's good to hear that it helped people when they did. Also I just knew I was doing the right thing having surgery 18 mo wait list and 6 mo of classes and ive been thinking lately I made a mistake cause I don't want to feel like this anymore. But hearing from u guys that u felt the same way gives me hope.

[Ola Tess 21]

I feel great now. That first week was terrible! Wouldn't want to do that over !!

[JustSkinnyMeInside 89]

I was the same, feeling weak and drained even 4-5 weeks post op. I was dehydrated (i still got my Protein in but not enough fluids). I pushed myself to drink more and my energy returned. Week 6 and 7 were better and each week gets progressively better.

I thought the same thing as you, thought "what have i done" because i was always high energy person. I have no regrets now (im 10 weeks post op).

[staylo60 6]

I feel like this all the time, nine weeks out and still get lightheaded and dizzy. I know I am not getting in the required Protein so will step that up to see if it makes a difference.

[MOMW 71]

This feeling can also be a sign that your blood pressure is low. So please take some time and check that out for a few days. Many of us are probably on BP meds so this can also be a sign that it may be a time to change that.