Success2013 186 Posted March 13, 2013 It's been almost 2 months since my surgery and I am a zombie! I need at least 10 hours of sleep, can't focus, no energy. I am taking my Vitamins twice a day, plus the B12. My calories average between 600-950. My Protein averages between 60-80 a day. My hubby has been great up until yesterday. He got aggravated because I can't remember what he just told me 30 minutes before and I'm not working right now and he wants to know what I'm doing all day because there is plenty of work to do around the house. I do basic house cleaning, but I only spend about an hour a day doing housework. I feel lazy and there is so much I want to do. I had more energy early on than I do now. I take synthroid for thyroid disease, wonder if my dosage meeds adjusting since surgery? oAny advice? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lissa 2,631 Posted March 13, 2013 call your doctor. It does sound like your synthroid needs to be adjusted, especially since you're already taking B12. B12 is what I was going to recommend to you. Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ISleevedIt 380 Posted March 13, 2013 I say it's time to consult your doctor. I hope you get your energy back soon. Have you tried some exercising? it could get the endorphins going to make you feel better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristina J. 581 Posted March 13, 2013 I would definitely talk to the doc about your thyroid. It didn't take but 30 pounds or so until my dad had to adjust his medicine after WLS! Good luck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyGirl68 1,172 Posted March 13, 2013 I imagine you had a full panel of blood work done prior to surgery. I found out before hand that my Vitamin D was very, very low. It took months to raise it up, but I feel like i have so much more energy now than I did before. Ask your NUT/primary doctor what they recommend. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms.AntiBand 2,984 Posted March 13, 2013 Have you had blood analysis recently? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mariamitani 405 Posted March 13, 2013 Blood analysis as others have said and are you getting enough liquids in? that zaps my energy completly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarciaM 10 Posted March 13, 2013 Some people, a very small percentage, do not respond properly to the artificial thyroid hormone Synthroid. I know because I was on Synthroid. My blood values showed excess circulating hormone, but my body did not convert it properly and I was freezing, puffy, incredibly forgetful and deepening depression. After years of doctors insisting on Synthroid, I finally found an updated endocrinologist and she put me on the natural hormone called Armour dessicated thyroid hormone. After 25 years on Armour, I feel great. You can also have low blood pressure. If your hubby wants housework done after you are adjusting to a tremendous physical change, he should hire a maid and let you get the rest you deserve. He can also do it himself. The best to you on your journey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristina J. 581 Posted March 13, 2013 Some people' date=' a very small percentage, do not respond properly to the artificial thyroid hormone Synthroid. I know because I was on Synthroid. My blood values showed excess circulating hormone, but my body did not convert it properly and I was freezing, puffy, incredibly forgetful and deepening depression. After years of doctors insisting on Synthroid, I finally found an updated endocrinologist and she put me on the natural hormone called Armour dessicated thyroid hormone. After 25 years on Armour, I feel great. You can also have low blood pressure. If your hubby wants housework done after you are adjusting to a tremendous physical change, he should hire a maid and let you get the rest you deserve. He can also do it himself. The best to you on your journey.[/quote'] Marcia makes a good point that we all skipped over!! If he wants the house clean, he can do it himself. You're not feeling well! He can relax! lol Make sure you don't let him guilt you or stress you out, it can only make things worse! Focus on taking care of YOU, not the house right now!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saritawillslim 11 Posted March 13, 2013 Omg thats exactly how i feel dnt eana go out no energy to even get in the car to drive anywhere so slpy all the time i feel jus squezaed outa energy n im to lazy to even talk idk im constanly hungry but nausious at the same time and do to the fact that im to slpy to got out of the house i havnt gone to the doc and i know i need to because i feel as of i have alzimers i forget everything and i cant answer like criticle thinking ?s or find solutions to everyday tasks the other day i was takeing a shower and feeaked out cuz interlocked hands as i scrubbed my back well i hadt bn able to strech like that in forever due to my wieght but that shouldnt have bn enough for me to yell let me go n thrust away came to find out it was my own arm idk but i am worried about my mental state Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SMO 193 Posted March 13, 2013 How many carbs are you eating? My brain totally shuts down if I have less than 20 grams of carbs per day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saritawillslim 11 Posted March 13, 2013 Thats the thing im watching carbs but then again im sure im haveing more than i need Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nailsbyniki 120 Posted March 13, 2013 It's been almost 2 months since my surgery and I am a zombie! I need at least 10 hours of sleep, can't focus, no energy. I am taking my Vitamins twice a day, plus the B12. My calories average between 600-950. My Protein averages between 60-80 a day. My hubby has been great up until yesterday. He got aggravated because I can't remember what he just told me 30 minutes before and I'm not working right now and he wants to know what I'm doing all day because there is plenty of work to do around the house. I do basic house cleaning, but I only spend about an hour a day doing housework. I feel lazy and there is so much I want to do. I had more energy early on than I do now. I take synthroid for thyroid disease, wonder if my dosage meeds adjusting since surgery? oAny advice? Well, these would be my words exactly...except for the part about the thyroid issues, I don't have any thyroid issues...but everything else is me to a tee. I have absolutely no energy to do anything whatsoever, barely a shower, and thank goodness I only work 2 days a week. I take have done blood work lately, and they told me I am low on D3, Iron and B1...so I guess that's the reason I am soooooo tired and drained. I have included these supplements in my diet since Monday, but how long will it take for me to feel better and with more energy? I'm so sick and tired of feeling so sick and tired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saritawillslim 11 Posted March 14, 2013 Exactly ^^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites