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Today was the first day since I had my surgery that I woke up feeling exhausted. I pulled myself together went to church and then we went to Wal-mart.. it feels like I've been on my job for 16 hrs..All I can do is just sit here..Thanks to my wonderful hubby for preparing dinner.< /p>

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Today was the first day since I had my surgery that I woke up feeling exhausted. I pulled myself together went to church and then we went to Wal-mart.. it feels like I've been on my job for 16 hrs..All I can do is just sit here..Thanks to my wonderful hubby for preparing dinner.

How long ago did you have surgery?

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exhausted.

shelly22

i see B) you had surgery 6/18/13 - less than a week ago

11 lbs down - wonderful :)

congrats

being tired is common for many newbie sleevers right after WLS

you should rest, give yourself a break, and let DH continue to spoil you!!!! :)

we see to forget sometimes that we just had major surgery :unsure:

your tummy was cut up - and 85% was thrown out with the garbage - thats where it belongs ;)

maybe you should/could hold off on church and Walmart et al til you get some energy back

don't overdue :mellow:

hope you recovery moves along well

good luck

kathy

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shelly22

i see B) you had surgery 6/18/13 - less than a week ago

11 lbs down - wonderful :)

congrats

being tired is common for many newbie sleevers right after WLS

you should rest' date=' give yourself a break, and let DH continue to spoil you!!!! :)

we see to forget sometimes that we just had major surgery :unsure:

your tummy was cut up - and 85% was thrown out with the garbage - thats where it belongs ;)

maybe you should/could hold off on church and Walmart et al til you get some energy back

don't overdue :mellow:

hope you recovery moves along well

good luck

kathy[/quote']

Thanks Kathy...Nurses are the worst patients...slowing down promise..

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Argh! Energy comes and goes. Most of this week I have felt like superwoman and then yesterday I crashed and had to take a nap - I NEVER take naps! (naps are for toddlers). I am 12 weeks out. So cut yourself some slack and like Kathy says, don't overdo.

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Hey,

I am a nurse as well. Please be careful to not over do it - even if you feel great in the morning. I was sleeved on 6/12/13 and felt good at the end of week one - so I went out for some errands with my mom. Bad decision! :/ I have had to get IV fluids twice since then for dehydration. First I slept too much recovering and got behind. Yesterday I had a strange day of nausea and weakness - no home treatments working and couldn't get anything in. Spent the evening in the ER last night - lol. Always nice for a nurse to explain how she can't physically be a compliant patient. I had no nausea this whole time until yesterday. Took zofran and regland to get it controlled. Phenergan knocks me out for 2 days and I need to stay up to drink. Lol! I thought after everything, I would be the one walking 30 min a day first day home. At this time, I am reduced to laps around my downstairs and pacing in my bedroom. Today I feel like a new person - but terrified of a replay of yesterday. Considering asking for an order for PT to get me going - I was 100% physically normal before surgery and am 32 yo. Also considering asking for 3 days of some bid LR infusions at home. Makes me sound wimpy - but never expected a recovery like this. From one nurse to another - take it easy and know you are not alone in feeling exhausted. :)

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Thanks ladies..

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