12 days out and can't regain my stamina or strength

[nursehr80 18]

I was sleeved on June 12th, and have struggled regaining my strength each day. I am 32, starting wt 263, no other health conditions, and was able to walk a block or 1 set of stairs with no shortness of breath prior to surgery. Since being home, I have been struggling with intake of both Fluid and Protein - I'm sure you all can relate. I have been treated with fluids twice - once last week at the md office and then Saturday I could not get anything in because of nausea and was rehydrated at the ER. Yesterday I felt like a new person - it was amazing and no more nausea. I started the hour I woke up measuring out 4 oz per hour, ate some Soup with protein, and got in what I could of some shakes - but the gas and bloating threw me off in the afternoon and evening. Today, I didn't feel as great as yesterday. I started the same way off, measuring my fluids, setting goals, but have not been able to take in very much protein at all. I called my surgeon and tomorrow is my first true follow up since surgery. The nurse told me to just focus on fluids - clear today, and relieving some mild Constipation. Problem is - I am so weak that it is hard to shower, walk more than a few laps around my house, and the stairs just about knock me out. I am taking my Vitamins daily and avoiding laying down. I have drank about 30 oz of Water today. Anyone else struggle with weakness and loss of stamina this far out from surgery? I know we all recover differently - but I just wasn't expecting this for myself. Thanks for any feedback

[Teondrab 5]

Hi nursehr80!! I'm 3 days post op. starting weight 301, today's weight 290. I noticed that I was extremely fatigued the first two days I came home. All I did was sleep. Idk if it was from the pain meds or what but I couldn't do anything. Just like you, walking around my home, showering and just sitting up right were challenging for me. I couldn't take in much fluids because the gas was so bad, but I have noticed that as the gas subsided I'm able to tolerate more fluids. I was drinking too fast at first and giving myself awful pains. It truly is tricky to learn how to gauge my Fluid intake and what I can tolerate and what I can't tolerate. This journey is truly much different from what I was told. No amount of preparation prepared me for this actual experience.

[MrsPierre 67]

I was sleeved on June 12th' date=' and have struggled regaining my strength each day. I am 32, starting wt 263, no other health conditions, and was able to walk a block or 1 set of stairs with no shortness of breath prior to surgery. Since being home, I have been struggling with intake of both Fluid and Protein - I'm sure you all can relate. I have been treated with fluids twice - once last week at the md office and then Saturday I could not get anything in because of nausea and was rehydrated at the ER. Yesterday I felt like a new person - it was amazing and no more nausea. I started the hour I woke up measuring out 4 oz per hour, ate some Soup with Protein, and got in what I could of some shakes - but the gas and bloating threw me off in the afternoon and evening. Today, I didn't feel as great as yesterday. I started the same way off, measuring my fluids, setting goals, but have not been able to take in very much protein at all. I called my surgeon and tomorrow is my first true follow up since surgery. The nurse told me to just focus on fluids - clear today, and relieving some mild Constipation. Problem is - I am so weak that it is hard to shower, walk more than a few laps around my house, and the stairs just about knock me out. I am taking my Vitamins daily and avoiding laying down. I have drank about 30 oz of Water today. Anyone else struggle with weakness and loss of stamina this far out from surgery? I know we all recover differently - but I just wasn't expecting this for myself. Thanks for any feedback [/quote']

I felt so bad beginning Saturday and I was sleeved 6/13. Today I picked up my rx for nasal B12 and can tell that's what I needed! Also began Iron. Hope you get your fatigue resolved. Take care.