Constantly tired ...normal?

[matt1912 316]

Hello,

I am constantly tired. I have no energy. I am drikning as much as I can (Water, protien shakes, etc..) and I am trying to eat soft foods...little to no success there. I am getting 400-800 calories a day. I do not have any surgery related pain to speak of. I am just completely fatigued all day every day. Does anyone else have this issue or any advise for me to get over this hump?

Stats:

Surgery Date: 04/17/2014 (19 days ago)

Starting Weight : 287
Weight on day of surgery : 271 lbs
Current Weight : 248 lbs
Weight Lost since beginning : 39 lbs
Weight Lost After Surgery : 23 lbs

[Debi Amador 120]

Being tired all the time is normally a sign that you aren't getting enough Protein. Try to eat food that are higher in Protein or may be add an extra Protein shake.

Good Luck!

[matt1912 316]

Debi,

how many grams of Protein do you suggest ...I am trying for 70g a day. How much more do you think I need to shoot for 100?

[matt1912 316]

As a follow up:

I called my Dr office. They suggested that i increase Protein to 90 - 100g.

We will see!

[LIL RED 62]

I'm tired a lot and hadn't attributed to not enough Protein. I'm going on 7 months now thought I was just being lazy. There are days I'm good but most of the time tired. My labs are good. Thank you for asking / mentioning and thanks for the responses . I have learned a lot and all of you are so helpful.

[Recycled 2,182]

Matt,

Get the Protein in first. Then get you butt moving. If walking is all you can do at this point....then walk. Alot !! Then maybe sign up for a gym and start some weight training. You've got to get that lethargic body moving. The exercise will stimulate the metabolism and increase weight loss. And it will invigorate you with more energy. It's a win-win.

As an added note.....some research has indicated that it can take a few months to completely clear the body of the anesthesia used during surgery. That can account for some of your tiredness.

[matt1912 316]

Recycled,

Thanks for your input. I am a tennis pro. i am on my feet running/jogging/walking all day. My concern ultimately was am i getting enough calories/protein to support myself and my daily activities. I can pull about 2 miles on the treadmill but I am exausted - really exausted- after. At my heaviest of 290 I could still do 4+ miles. After speaking with my dr I am gonna boost my Protein and Vitamin intake and hopefully thats gonna help me stabilize. thanks agian!

[hopeful2 be slim 121]

hello...I too am feeling too tired these days...its hot and legs are paining and exercise or walking is difficult...

but I must increase my exercise...my weight has stalled since a long time...

[Recycled 2,182]

Matt.....if you are actually moving that much at your starting weight......that would certainly account for being tired. My guess is you're gonna be alot better tennis pro when you get the bulk of that weight off. Keep in mind.....cardiac is not the whole picture. Cardiac burns for only a short time after while muscle will continue to burn and burn more. Keep it up... the energy will return soon.

[Debi Amador 120]

Debi,

how many grams of Protein do you suggest ...I am trying for 70g a day. How much more do you think I need to shoot for 100?

I'm really not sure, I would start with adding another 5g for a few days and see how that does and after 3-5 days I would add 5 more, but that is just the way I do things.

[Carol1560 45]

Start walking, you will feel better. It is hard at first but work it into your schedule.

Make sure you are sleeping well

AND

Get that Protein in.

Check your blood work