Day 9: Ugh!

[DorothyGale 8]

Hi Everyone!

I joined the sleeved side on 7/17, so I am on day 9 post-op. I have been doing very well, getting in my liquids and about 35-40 g of Protein a day. Have lost 11 lbs, not very sore any more, and had a follow up with the Dr yesterday who was very pleased.

All of a sudden, today, I feel like I've been hit by a bus energy-wise. Ran a few errands and came home to sleep for 2 hours, something I have not been doing.

Is this normal? Low caloric intake and protein lack causing normal fatigue?

Thanks for chiming in, those heroes who have already walked this path! I promise to repay the favor to someone else!

[NellieBean 70]

How funny, Sleeved on the 17th, too and I have not yet gotten out of my pajamas today and took a nap.

Wasn't sure if it was the rainy weather here or that I over did the walking yesterday but not feeling particularly energetic today.

[Phil 4:6-7 13]

Hi, I too was sleeved on 7.17, I have been taking naps everyday so you must have been doing maybe too much too soon. I went back to work this past Wed.and have been taking it easy. Starting back on the heavy liquid phase has helped my energy so I hope this will be the case for you too!

[TwinsMama 483]

Of course you know you're still healing. Each day can feel vastly different. Don't force yourself to do too much. Take naps as needed, drink your Water, and try and get Protein if you can.

Go slowly and you'll be okay.

[gmanbat 5,889]

Ups and downs energy-wise are normal. Keep up on your Water and Protein and take naps like everyone said. Vitamins help, too, especially B12.

Get someone to give you a back massage. It doesn't help your energy but you might as well milk the situation.

[emmyg 13]

Hey, another 7-17 sleever. Have been having ups and downs too. First few days home were really hard.

I tend to feel good in the late morning and worse in the evenings. Burping constantly. Also finding it difficult to get my Protein drinks down.

[DorothyGale 8]

Thank you all! I got the back massage, made sure to up my Protein a bit, and feel more like myself today. I guess it will just be ups and downs for a while. I needed a reminder that this was major surgery and also a huge nutritional switch! Best wishes to all of you, especially my 7/17 pals! Tomorrow I move to soft foods! Exciting!