I need your input please

[mariamitani 405]

Im looking for some helpful advice, I'm having a hard time with fatigue, I'm not excersicing yet because im exausted. my daily intake is 800 calories. I'm very weak, I'm dizzy and overall have no energy, is there any foods I should look into, or should I increase my calorie intake, in order to have more energy to exercise. I'm 6 weeks out , and try to get all my fluids in that seems to be difficult because I have to separate my food from liquid. any help will be appreciated.

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

Has your Nutritionist put you on any vitamin/mineral supplements?

Also, of your 800 calories, how much Protein are you able to get in?

[PdxMan 4,292]

I was in the same boat. I consulted with my NUT who told me to increase my carbs. That is what is needed for energy. I added cooked carrots and green Beans to my Soups, pureed, and it was almost an instant response.

Give it a try. It worked for me.

[iggychic 1,405]

Jersey mentioned supliments. They're very important early out because we aren't getting enough from our small and limited food intake. Are you taking any? And if so, it might be worth your time to get a blood test check of your nutrients to see if you're low in B or D which can sap your energy.

Balancing your diet is also important (and easier said than done!). Some nuts think that keeping carbs down to nothing is great, others say don't count carbs as long as they're good carbs. Also, the liquids and Protein are important. I found I was having trouble when I wasn't getting in all of my fluids and Protein so I made a real effort to up them and it made a huge diff for me. Apparently a woman can't live on wine alone (but if you soak a chicken breast in it it's fair game)

[mariamitani 405]

Ok

Has your Nutritionist put you on any vitamin/mineral supplements?

Also, of your 800 calories, how much Protein are you able to get in?

I take a Multivitamin everyday and Calcium with vit D , Proetin is usually between 45-70

[sarahzamudio1091 185]

Maybe dehydration ?

[sleever10 109]

I would add in a B-12 and an Iron supplement.

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

I can imagine how difficult it can be to feel fatigue with no apparent cause. I completely agree with Iggy about the supplements/diet, My NUT put me on Vit D and B-12 in addition to what you're on. Both Vit D and B-12 Deficiencies can cause fatigue. But taking them isn't an over night game changer. Both take a while to build up in your system and make a difference. Try changing up your diet, add in good carbs and track everything so you can refer back and see what works for you. That being said, some people just have different reaction to surgery overall. My sister and I both had surgeries around the same time, she was plagued with fatigue and I wasn't.

Dehydration could also be a factor, I've found I can get in more liquids if I add in a Vitamin Water Zero or herbal tea during the day. Both go down easier than Water for me.

Good luck, keep picking the brains of people here and consult with your Docs. Hopefully this will all turn around for you very soon

[Misty_eyes 79]

Hi there, maybe you can let your doctor aware, and maybe they need to check your blood work. I get dizzy and have low energy but i thought it was related to strees. My Iron levels were really low and I never knew, they put me on large iron dose before surgery to help, and will probably be back on it again. They also checked my thyroid level as well.

Also, 800 calories may not be enough for you, try if you can get it in more and see if that helps with your energy. Good luck and hope you feel better soon!

[mariamitani 405]

Thank you sooooo much everyone I really appreaciate all the help I believe it is the Iron and having very low carbs. Its great to have this website with awesome people that are going through the same thing I am