Energy

[ruthie74 101]

I will be 5 weeks post-op tomorrow.

I take my Vitamins and I have slowly been increasing my calories and Protein intake. I went from not being able to eat 200 calories a day a week ago to now I can do 600-700 and my protein went up as well...40-60grams. I know this is still not enough but I am working on it.

Well I'm pretty sure it's because of my low calorie and protein intake but I just need some reassurance but my energy is soooooooo low. My doctor cleared me to workout and eat whatever I wAnt as long as I can tolerate it. I have been eating healthy healthy healthy. I will never go back to junk food

I'm just feeling down because I can't seem to get myself to get up and do stuff!

Last week I had to days where I had some energy and I did an hour of dance central on both days! It felt great!!! I want to keep working out but I'm so tired!

Please reassure me this too shall pass. It's encouraging to hear your stories and advice.

Thanks in advance!

[MIJourney 490]

If you were only at 200 cals a day a week ago that probably does have a lot to do with lack of energy. Getting enough liquids in? Now that your numbers (cals and grams) are going up energy should too.

[skrubabilen 41]

It will get better. It took me the better part of 6-7 weeks to finally feel like I didn't need a nap every day. I was struggling to get in enough calories and fluids mused with healing, I NEEDED a nap every day. Lol Now, at 11 weeks tomorrow, I still only get in 550-800 cals a day ( which is still liw)but I am definitely not as exhausted. Hang in there, it will get better!

[ruthie74 101]

It will get better. It took me the better part of 6-7 weeks to finally feel like I didn't need a nap every day. I was struggling to get in enough calories and fluids mused with healing' date=' I NEEDED a nap every day. Lol Now, at 11 weeks tomorrow, I still only get in 550-800 cals a day ( which is still liw)but I am definitely not as exhausted. Hang in there, it will get better![/quote']

Thank you.

That's me! I am in the napping stage! My poor kids are probably wondering what is wrong with me! LoL