Energy After Surgery

[Bryan_G 3]

I work with someone that just had the sleeve, all I hear him saying is how drained he feels. My question is what was your experience, how long was it before you felt like your energy levels where normal or better again.

[Momonanomo 534]

My surgery was 5/22, and for the first 2 weeks I slept a LOT-- just recovering from major surgery. I felt ok enough to go back to my desk job after about 10 days but was still drained at the end of the day. Ever since then it has been a steady increase in energy.

I have noticed, however, that just the smallest little ailment (headache, heartburn, etc.) makes me shut down and go to sleep. It's as though my body doesn't have the energy to deal with it. I believe this to be because of the low cal diet, not necessarily the surgery itself. I eat about 900 to 1000 per day and very low carb. I believe when I reach goal and eat more calories eventually, this will not be an issue.

[akusah 67]

I work with someone that just had the sleeve' date=' all I hear him saying is how drained he feels. My question is what was your experience, how long was it before you felt like your energy levels where normal or better again.[/quote']

I haven't been sleeved yet but yesterday during my pre-admission class I was told to expect to feel fatigued and a bit tired. This will change as you walk and move about.

[sweetmom21 8]

I am two months out and yes you do feel tired but the more Protein you get and the more you move around it dose get better

[Shells_Almost_There 357]

I also slept a lot during my 2 weeks post-op. Since then, I've felt pretty lucky because I haven't been fatigued at all. I was getting 500-600 calories, but I just upped that to the 800 range the last couple days. I always take my Multivitamins and I really concentrate on getting a large amount of Protein early in the workday so my body is fed. I don't know if that's what's helping, but I'm thankful. I was back to work full time this week and had no ill effects. I'm hoping it stays this way!