Help Im exhausted

[kpayton81 9]

Hi guys. Im 10 days post op and all I have the energy to do is sleep. Is there any advice?

[music1618 879]

Your body is trying to tell you something. It needs sleep to heal. You just had major surgery. Your body will get stronger - just give it time to heal!

[lisalisalisa 54]

I slept all the time too. For like three weeks after I HAD to take a long afternoon nap, like 3 hours. I'm fine now. Our bodies just needed that rest to heal.

[mzshay35 215]

Well I can't wait to get energy almost 3weeks I really miss walking my 3 miles can't walk 3mins

Mz Shay

[lisalisalisa 54]

It will get better, honest. I felt exhausted too. All of a sudden you snap back. Make sure that you are getting in your Protein and Vitamins

[chrisd 1]

Hi I'm 17 days post op and I'm tired and weak too. Any one else feeling this way??? When does it get better??

[mzshay35 215]

Hi I'm 17 days post op and I'm tired and weak too. Any one else feeling this way??? When does it get better??

I'm 6weeks still tired

Mz Shay

[slwyse 7]

I am 5 weeks out and just now feeling like my old self. I went back to work last week and was fine but so tired when I got home. If I am home I still will nap at times. I was told to expect to be 'recovered' at 6 weeks and I think that will be accurate. Either way, it just takes time. Good luck!

Sue

[lisalisalisa 54]

It took me about 4 or 5 weeks before I was better energy wise. I slept a LOT until then! Make sure you are getting enough calories, Protein and taking your Vitamins or that will make you weak longer.

[Jacqueline K 93]

I was so exhausted the first few weeks that I slept all night and took long naps in the afternoons. I was still tired easily after that and would go to sleep after dinner every night. I'm nearly 5 months out (on the 30th it'll be 5 months) and I just got a real energy boost in past 3 weeks. Now I'm ready to go all the time. sleep normal hours and don't really need naps anymore.

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[ArmyOfMe 82]

I'm almost 5 months out and I am still constantly exhausted. At this point, even breathing is tiering. My only advice is lots of sleep. Give your body and mind a rest.

[chrisd 1]

Today went to doctors, 3 weeks post op and was told if I increase my Protein via Protein Shakes ( protein & fluid) I should feel better. I wanted to go back to work but I don't think I could make a full day. I'm out another week. I want my energy back!!

[lisalisalisa 54]

Protein, protein, protein. If you don't have enough you will be tired. You MUST get enough protein or this will not go well fir you. Use shakes, bars, food, whatever it takes.

[mommashari 55]

Today went to doctors' date=' 3 weeks post op and was told if I increase my Protein via Protein shakes ( protein & fluid) I should feel better. I wanted to go back to work but I don't think I could make a full day. I'm out another week. I want my energy back!![/quote']

I got unflavored Protein powder from GNC. I put a scoop in just about everything I eat or drink.