When Does Fatigue & Weakness Go Away?

[BDM 3]

I get really weak and tired. I'm 2 weeks out as of tomorrow. It's easier for me to walk up and down steps but trying to pick up stuff or hold it that's 10 or 15 pounds is tiring and I just don't have the strength. I'm getting Protein & calories. I'm taking my Vitamins.

So has anyone else felt weaker and how long did it take to pass

[tnpeach 41]

I will be three weeks out tomorrow. I went back to work yesterday and I have a desk job. I am exhausted as well. I have gotten to where I take a nap at lunch to be able to make it through the next four hours. I did hear that it does take a while for the strengthening energy to come back. I do a walk in the morning due to the fact that it's too hot during the day.

Hang in there I hear it does get better.

[Miss Mac 6,262]

At two weeks I had cabin fever, but it took a month befor I felt like any kind of normal.

[shahada 82]

I'm 2 months out almost and I still feel really tired a lot of the time I'm hoping to feel better soon!

[teshadb 203]

Your body is going through a huge change and shock. Give it time, I started having energy around 4 weeks but 6 weeks it got even better when I could go on solid food.< /p>

[Madam Reverie 2,958]

When you eat proper food, you'll feel much better.

For me, once I'd got the hang of knowing when I was hungry versus thirsty- and just how much Water I now needed to feel 'well'... I'd say I felt 'normal' at the four month mark.

The feeling 'a bit better', I'd say the 8 week mark.

Hang in there, treacle, it will get better.

[mwestcons 9]

Some of the tiredness and weakness is simply due to the fact that your body needs to heal after major surgery. I am 3+ weeks out and feel almost back to normal - just walked the typical walk (1.5 mi) that I was able to do before surgery - yea! Try to pack as much Protein into your diet as you can, as those make the most important calories you take in and will be the key to healing as fast as possible. Remember not to overdo the activity/exercise - I had a scare a few days ago picking up my friend's 16 yr old dog who kept falling over during a walk - and was really sore for several days afterward - thought I had a hernia!

[SuzyQ313 0]

I am feeling the exact same way & tomorrow 2 weeks for me too. Doing all the right things & just so exhausted after doing anything

[twinmommy2014 7]

took me three weeks

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

I get really weak and tired. I'm 2 weeks out as of tomorrow. It's easier for me to walk up and down steps but trying to pick up stuff or hold it that's 10 or 15 pounds is tiring and I just don't have the strength. I'm getting Protein & calories. I'm taking my Vitamins.

So has anyone else felt weaker and how long did it take to pass

I don't think you are supposed to be picking up anything BDM. Please be careful with this. 10-15 lbs. might hurt you. Not sure of the time frame after surgery but seems like about 6 weeks. As far as the tiredness it could be the heat, or a number of things. I felt like the weight of the world was off my shoulders within 2-3 days and had more energy than I do now, 8 months out, but I am getting ready to plan some exercise. Best of luck to you.