Need help/advice from the Veteran Sleevers

[rxkid2384 28]

So yesterday marked 10 weeks Post-Op and I think I'm doing great. down almost 80lbs (20lbs was pre-op). Now i should also add that I have a 1 year old and my wife is also currently pregnant so I'm picking up a lot of slack around the house but long story short. I am exhausted all the time. I'm really tired. And i think a little dehydrated. I say that because everymorning i wake up my mouth is dry like the desert. Also I havent been all that great with my Protein Shakes and my calcium+D Vitamins. i do drink plenty of Water though.

do you think the lack of Protein, water and Calcium is causing this?

met with MD yesterday and he said all my labs are normal and fine.

anyone feel like this?

any and all advice is greatly appreciated thank you

[Richard Foor 655]

I think the problem is most likely related to Protein level. Low Protein levels will usually make you very tired and run down, also since your body will break down muscle tissue to get protein if it isn't getting enough it makes it more difficult to detect on blood work. Dehydration can also lead to being tired and weak but if you are drinking at least 64 oz of liquid a day this shouldn't be a problem. Calcium and Vitamin D have more affect on bones and the immune system.

[rxkid2384 28]

thanks Richard I appreciate your input.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I believe that you need to kick your Water intake up and increase your Protein as much as possible..... If your dehydrated, you will experience fatigue, dizziness, nauseausness, etc.... Make you you continue to eat your Vitamins especially. But most importantly, drink more fluids. Protein Shakes also count towards fluids at this time.....You got this now, so drink up! CONGRATS!

[amykins 202]

I'm not a doctor, but I find when my Protein drops, so does my energy level. Maybe try fitting in a Protein Shake every day for a week to see if it helps? For a long time, the protein really filled me up so I could only have 1/2 in the morning & 1/2 in the afternoon.