Energy Level

[betterhealth 0]

I am 3 weeks post-op and had my sleeve done in a Oklahoma. I try to eat Protein at every meal. I do good on my Vitamins but sometimes hard to get 6 of hose multi vitamin.s down each day. My problem now s I am so tired. No energy. I am sleeping ok but can't seem to keep up with my schedule. Anyone else have low energy?

[Vixynne 695]

I'm pre-sleeve, but from what I've seen on the forums, it's pretty common to feel tired when you're still healing from your surgery. Just one question about your Vitamin routine; does it include sublingual B_{12 tablets? I've found those really helpful in increasing my energy pre-op--and believe me, I usually am groggy till noon, and exhausted after noon! Three sublinguals a day has helped me immensely; I've even been able to completely give up caffeine. Be gentle with yourself, you're still healing. Good luck!}

[Arts137 1,811]

I am within the first week and am tired. But little discoimfort and no nausea, so naps sound fine to me...

[MichiganChic 3,262]

What you are describing sounds within the realm of normal to me. It's pretty common to have low energy after any surgery, but when you factor in the sudden drop in calories, it's no wonder. I was exhausted all the time for the first 6 weeks, (in the early days, I had to rest after a shower, and I remember a day or two I was so weak it was work holding my head up) but it was steadily improving after the first 4 weeks. Just keep doing what you are doing, and it will get better!