male only 4 Days Post Op.....feeling tired

[Gitter Dunn 39]

I'm 4 days out and feeling tired and mentally lethargic. Day 2 was rough was stomach pain upon swallowing anything but day 3 turned aroung for the better 100%. i take 4-5 walks about 5-10 min each day. I still feel very low on energy but im following my Dr's diet to the tee. I feel maybe im not getting enough Protein by reading others posts. Here is my current phase one full liquid diet.< /p>

3 tbsp cream of wheat

4 oz Protein shake

3 tbsp creamy Soup with tspn powders? utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury powder

4 oz Protein Shake

3 tbsp soup

Occasional sf Jello, popsicle.

Getting about 40-50 oz Fluid as well.

I have to follow this for first 3 weeks. Im not hungry but just feeling dull and sluggish.

What post op diets if different from this have any of you been on.

[Houston17 115]

You are doing a lot better than I am on Day 4. I'm just sticking to Water after my earlier incident today with Protein. It was my first try and it came back up and made me feel yucky. I may try some thinned out grits tomorrow since its on my diet. I don't think that I like cream of wheat. I've also got to check into the clear Liquid Protein. I had no issues pre- op with the protein shakes! Good luck with every thing!

[Yoli3925 67]

I'm 4 days out as well. I've been trying to get in one ounce of fluids every 15 minutes. I have been getting in 53-64 ounces (including Protein drinks). I've been getting in 30-52 grams of protein in. It's a full-time job getting in my liquids and protein. I'm on a liquid diet for two weeks. I hope you start to feel better.

[Newme48 104]

Sounds like you are doing great!! Maybe try walking twice a day until you get your energy back and can take in more Vitamins and Protein. Congratulations!

[NancyDec20 212]

you are doing fabulous.. you just had surgery.. of course you are tired.. I was like a couch potato the first week.. other than getting up and walking in the neighborhood and around the house..and getting my Protein and Water in.. I think we all were.. but you are doing all the right things.. but the most important one you mentioned.. is following the doctors orders to a tee.. I did too..and guess what.. im down 80lbs in 3.5 months so keep up the good work.. be positive and rest..and walk walk walk and sip sip sip lol.. best of luck to you in your new journey.

[magpie30 187]

I agree, it sounds like you are doing just fine. I felt lethargic and very tired for the first 2 weeks, and i definitely wasn't getting all my Protein or Water. But at about the 3 week mark, i felt markedly improved and actually started getting some energy back.

[@RealScoobyDoo 94]

I was on clears for a week, and full liquids for 2 weeks before going to puréed.

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[JeffA70 200]

Rock it, dude. You're doing fine. I can't believe how different everyone's post-surgery diet is, but just keep doing what the doc wants you to do.