Anyone else get sleepy?

[LDallas 108]

Since my surg I get sleepy during the day and take a nap. It might be anything from 10 mins to an hour nap. I have the luxury of not working, so it's not a problem in that respect. Just very weird, because before surg, there's no way i could fall asleep during the day. The feeling hits me pretty quick and its overwhelming. My vit D is slightly low but everyhing else ok. My prot intake is good, too. Have any of you experienced this?

[ewhitt 112]

From what I have heard (I'm still pre op), I would be interested in your B12 level. That can zap your energy big time.

[tryingTeresa 17]

Are you taking an Iron supplement? I was sleeved 5 (maybe 6) weeks ago. A month after surgery I had no energy. Lack of energy (needing a nap) is one of the signs of Iron deficiency. I was taking a Multivitamin that didn't have iron because the one with iron I couldn't keep down after surgery. I went and bought an iron supplement at GNC & it has made all the difference in the world. I haven't needed a nap since. Before, I HAD to take a nap! Also I make sure to take the Bariatric Advantage D & sublingual B12. All three are supposed to help with maintaining energy.

Good Luck

Teresa

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

I got sleepy. I wasn't tired and I had energy, but I got sleepy. It was weird and I actually nodded off while driving. It doesn't happen anymore and I can't explain the causes, but it went away within a month for me.

[LDallas 108]

Thanks to all for posts. Actually, i was taking B12 3x week, they told me to up it to daily abt 3 wks ago and i did. They've said nothing abt Iron, but I started it today because this sleepiness reminds me of when i was anemic many yrs ago. Hopefully that will do the trick. Thanks again!

SW 300 (10/25/12)

CW 228

F/51

5'10"

[aldfnp 20]

Thanks to all for posts. Actually' date=' i was taking B12 3x week, they told me to up it to daily abt 3 wks ago and i did. They've said nothing abt Iron, but I started it today because this sleepiness reminds me of when i was anemic many yrs ago. Hopefully that will do the trick. Thanks again!

SW 300 (10/25/12)

CW 228

F/51

5'10"[/quote']

Hi your sleepiness may not be related to lack of b12 or anemia at all. There are lingering affects from anesthesia when you have surgery,however it does pass.

[ppasjm 37]

When my husband had his surgery last year, he was sleepy all the time for the first few months. Whenever he would sit down for more than a couple of minutes, he would fall asleep. I had never seen him sleep so much. I think because the whole process is taking such a toll on your body that that is your body healing itself. Major surgery and then the quick weight loss is a lot to throw at your body all at once. I say go with flow and enjoy the naps!