Energy

[fezik23 240]

Am four weeks post op. Most of the time I feel fine, sometimes even better than pre-surgery due to carrying less weight around. But maybe once a week(like tonight) I come home from work and more or less collapse fully dressed on top of the bedspread. I have to force myself to get up and put on my pjs so I can just sleep, sleep, sleep.

I'm wondering if this is fairly typical, and if so, how long will I be dealing with it?

I also get sleepy at work, though not every day, and have yawning spells to beat the band.

[blondebomb 580]

Am four weeks post op. Most of the time I feel fine, sometimes even better than pre-surgery due to carrying less weight around. But maybe once a week(like tonight) I come home from work and more or less collapse fully dressed on top of the bedspread. I have to force myself to get up and put on my pjs so I can just sleep, sleep, sleep.

I'm wondering if this is fairly typical, and if so, how long will I be dealing with it?

I also get sleepy at work, though not every day, and have yawning spells to beat the band.

I'm doin it to...I'm getn energy but fatigue fast in afternoon I think I'm doin way to much thru out the day...by late afternoon I'm wore out. Iv been forgetting to take all my meds i'm going to have to wrk on that starting tomorrow. .but I'm feeling really good since surgery. .the last 2 days I havmt been hungry drinking a lot though..

[2boysmommy 20]

Fezik-- I feel the same way. I'm 5 weeks out today. I went back to work Monday and have been struggling to stay alert and focused. I feel like everything at work takes me twice as long because I'm fighting being tired all day long.

[BladeFox 235]

Yes. You are losing rapid weight and your frame has to get used to it. Add in some walking and don't try and keep up with others on the forum, it will run you ragged. The walking will give you more energy believe it or not. Good Luck!

[NewSetOfCurves 1,553]

It is completely normal. Especially on a low carb diet. Carbs are the bodies main source of energy, and you're lacking those essential energy carbs with your new diet. At four weeks I would get my carbs from bananas (it would take all day to eat a small one well mashed, but nevertheless...), Greek light n fit yogurt, a couple of spoonfuls of mashed sweet potato (lightly mixed with unflavored Protein powder), etc. All of these (except the Greek yogurt) have natural sugars and good, complex carbs that are great for your body and sustaining energy.

Edited July 24, 2014 by Curvy

[McButterpants 2,846]

HI there.

At 4 weeks, you're body is still recovering - I felt tired at times up to about 12 weeks. It wasn't every day and my energy level was certainly better than before surgery.

Let your body heal - rest when your body tells you to rest. You'll enjoy the days where you have a lot of energy!