NO ENERGY!

[newme31 26]

So wed. will be 2 weeks since my surgery (4 weeks on these damn Protein shakes) and I have NO ENERGY. I can't wait until i can start eating Beans and eggs so i'm able to take my Vitamin and start getting some calories in my system i feel like i'm always exhausted...even taking a shower takes everything out of me...please tell me this is norma.

[joatsaint 2,814]

I was normal for me. I didn't start feeling my old energy levels till about week 4. It took a lot out of me to recover from surgery.

[newme31 26]

Thanks joatsaint...great 2 more weeks

[Sarah78_RN 66]

I'm 3 weeks out and fatigue quickly although its getting better.

[PdxMan 4,292]

When I was going through this, I talked to my NUT. She said it was due to lack of carbs and needed to get more in. I was pureeing Soups, so I added more veggies (corn, onions, green beans) to them. chicken veggie and ham/lentil were some of my favorites.

It worked for me. My energy levels came back within a day or two.

Give it a try and see if it works for you.

[TES 858]

I think it's normal too. I'm 4 weeks out but my PA said I won't feel 100 percent normal until 6 weeks out. Things that used to be routine are very tiring even now (big shopping trip, entertaining, etc.). Just trying to pace myself, along with keeping very busy at work. Try to break things up as much as possible. I had a couple days last week, when I may have been having GB issues, where I would work 1 hour, sleep 1 hour--etc. Didn't expect that 3 weeks out, but wanted to listen to my body.

[caramelbaby10181 30]

Im on day 4 post op and all i want to do is lay in the bed. Protein Shakes are gross and this reflux is kicking my butt. I keep telling myself that this too shall pass, but Im just trying to make it withoit getting dehydrating.