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Happy Saturday! Does anyone have tips for regaining strength? I'm 11 days post op and so incredibly weak! My husband and I went out for our morning walk this morning and I got so clammy and felt incredibly faint after just a quarter mile. I know I have to push myself, but wow...it's tough to get strength back when I can seem to do so little. I'm doing well getting fluids down, but the Protein Drinks do not go down well because they make me so nauseous! Maybe the energy will come when I get to start mushies next week?

I can't imagine going back to work on Tuesday with this little strength!

Any other suggestions?

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I think you're right that you aren't getting the nutrition you need to have energy. Time and progression along the diet are your friends. Have you tried plain Greek yogurt and Jello with Protein Powder in it (add it to the Jello powder)? My nutritionist considered yogurt and Jello to be fluids. Sorry I don't have more suggestions.

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Time, Protein and more exercise. Do what you can do and each day gets better.

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I'M 4 months and still get weak when i'm out,i make sure i keep my Water with me at all times,at home i time my meals every two hours to remind my self to eat,so when i'm out,i just can not eat the way i should,so it's gone to take a while,you only can push so much down.

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Im 3months out the best thing that's giving me energy and I'm feeling stronger is going to the gym. I do Aqua fit

And a little weight and recumbent bike. You need Rest Protein Vitamins Water especially . But the walking You are doing is great. Just rest when your body tell you to. I just started exercising

And wish I'd started sooner. Chair exercise might help build up your endurance. But Rest some Walk some. Even now im tired if i miss my Protein Shakes. Each day will get better.

Best of luck!

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Time, fluids, and nutrition are key. However, at this early stage I remember feeling super weak too.

I would suggest contacting your doc. You are describing symptoms of low blood sugar, which can be dangerous. I wouldn't be overexerting until then.Good luck and hope you feel better.

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