Still feeling weak after 3 weeks

[Sheraton1 15]

I was sleeved on 3/26 and still feel like I can't return to work. I and not getting in all of my Water or Protein, I am sure that is part of the problem. Anyone else still feel weak? Do you feel totally recovered? Also do you notice nothing taste good anymore? I couldn't wait to have my first crab cake last night and it was just so so.

[missmeow 156]

I went back at 2 weeks and I've been tired too. I think its the recovery and low cals. The body just needs time to adjust. I'm hoping to be full speed at 6 weeks since that's when everything is supposed to be healed. It's gotten better each week though.

[lextran500 6]

I was sleeved on 4-3 and I am feeling really good with energy..... I still have some pressure in my sturnm area once in a while, but overall good.

I have been walking 2+ miles per day since release from the hosptial. My Dr has me on all Clear Liquids for 2 weeks and then I go to liquids for 2 weeks and then pureed food for 4 weeks before I can have anything solid. I am suprised that you can have crab cakes 3 weeks post op. All I have been tasting is liquid. No weird changes yet.

I was not able to get much Protein yet.... I have been doing 4 oz of liquid New Whey Protein Drink per day.... 42 grams of protein per day is better than nothing..... I am most likely going back to work 3 weeks post op.

[sharonintx 1,275]

I'm not 100% either and its been 5 weeks. I don't know why its taking me so long to bounce back. Maybe I'm just old. I dunno. But it does get a little better all the time.

[katikati 127]

I have to be honest, I was sleeved on 2/6, and I only starting feeling better about 2 weeks ago. I stayed extremely weak and run down until about 2 months post-op. That being said, I am larger than your average VSG patient, so that could have something to do with it. I've read many people who say it took them about 6 weeks to have their energy back, so hang in there. As for taste, that comes with the territory. I posted about it recently because I experienced this with liquids immediately post-op, and it reoccurred for me recently with anything I ate. I was told that can happen when your body goes into ketosis. Since it's a signal that my body is burning fat, I've decided to try and be grateful for it any time it happens.

[melodymouse 196]

I am 14 months out and have lost 104% of my excess weight. It is very difficult at first to get everything in. I know you are anxious to eat real food, but it is better at this point to go for the better nutrition choices. The Liquid Protein does double duty, so I recommend that you choose those for the first month-2. Also, things like Greek yogurt or low/non fat cottage cheese, where you get more Protein in less food. I did not try to eat 3/meals 2/snacks at first. I put Protein Powder in my Water and sipped it all day. Try walking early in the day. The commercial that says " a body in motion tends to stay in motion" is actually true. Getting your circulation going early in the day will help create more energy! Hope this helps. = )

[bmbrush413 124]

I was sleeved on 3/26 and still feel like I can't return to work. I and not getting in all of my Water or Protein, I am sure that is part of the problem. Anyone else still feel weak? Do you feel totally recovered? Also do you notice nothing taste good anymore? I couldn't wait to have my first crab cake last night and it was just so so.

I was also sleeved on 3/26. I still get tired pretty easily - usually take a 2 hour nap in the afternoon. Today was my first day back at work. I have a desk job, but I ran out of steam around 3:30 or so. I wasn't able to stomach my AM Protein shake (too thick) but got in my afternoon one (Syntrax nectar Caribbean Cooler). Supposed to start purees tomorrow, but I jumped the gun and started tonight. I'm really hoping this will help me get some energy back. Supposed to exercise more, but I just don't have the energy yet.

[swampdonkey 36]

Iam feeling great I was sleeved on 3/20, I am actually finishing projects around the house that have been lingering for years. The only thing that is killing is around 2 pm I start crashing hard. I am lucky enough to leave work and come home and take a nap. I am hoping this is happening because Iam not taking any carbs in. I am following my diet to the T. Iam on soft foods by may 1st reg foods. I really hope this changes soon.

[rachel marie 42]

I will be 1 month post op on Thursday, I was sleeved 3/18. I at times still feel weak and tired. At the same time my minds has so much energy, but my body doesn't match. Lol I seriously struggle with washing my hair in the shower. It hurts to hold my arms in the air. I am a full time student and I returned to school 2 weeks post op. I meet my Protein requirements for the most part daily. Consuming Water is my challenge. I can usually get 16.9 oz is. Not good!!!! Puréed food does not look appealing to me, I usually do a Protein Shake for Breakfast, just about 40g of protein. Then I do cottage cheese and Greek yogurt! And sometimes a string cheese. I'm nervous to start solids because I am afraid of hurting myself. I have hurt myself with just eggs. It doesn't feel good.

[schristine1375 7]

I was sleeved on 3/26 and still feel like I can't return to work. I and not getting in all of my Water or protein' date=' I am sure that is part of the problem. Anyone else still feel weak? Do you feel totally recovered? Also do you notice nothing taste good anymore? I couldn't wait to have my first crab cake last night and it was just so so.[/quote']

I was sleeved on 3/25 and feel the same way. I've been throwing up a lot after meals too. This morning I had two teaspoons of sweet potato casserole from Boston market and it is sitting pretty well. We'll see how the rest of the day turns out. I've also been trying to get more water/liquids in. Still having a hard time with Protein shakes though. Really can't stand the taste of any of them. Good Luck and I hope you are feeling better.

[PressOnward 22]

I was sleeved on 3/13 and it took me 3 1/2 weeks to finally start feeling normal. I'm 55 and I think age has a lot to do with recovery time. I'll be 5 weeks out tomorrow and I'm feeling good. It has helped that I've started soft foods. I drink my Premier Protein shake from costco for breakfast. At least I know I'm getting 30gm of Protein in right off the bat in the morning. The rest of my protein comes from food. Make sure you are taking your multiple Vitamin. My dr told me to take two a day even tho it's only a once a day vitamin. It helps. Hope you get back on your feet soon.

[RaqRodriguez7 10]

I am so happy to read that I am not the only one going through this. To be honest, I've been miserable! I feel like the odd man out because everyone around me is living their "normal" lives and I feel so abnormal... it gets me very depressed. I was always so happy and my outlook was always so optimistic so feeling as shown as I do is so unlike me. That also gets me down. I can't wait to feel like myself again. I'm only 2 1/2 weeks out and I understand is very soon after surgery but I miss my old self very much.

[villa2924 17]

I am 14 months out and have lost 104% of my excess weight. It is very difficult at first to get everything in. I know you are anxious to eat real food' date=' but it is better at this point to go for the better nutrition choices. The liquid Protein does double duty, so I recommend that you choose those for the first month-2. Also, things like Greek yogurt or low/non fat cottage cheese, where you get more Protein in less food. I did not try to eat 3/meals 2/snacks at first. I put Protein powder in my Water and sipped it all day. Try walking early in the day. The commercial that says " a body in motion tends to stay in motion" is actually true. Getting your circulation going early in the day will help create more energy! Hope this helps. = )[/quote']

Good info.thank you..