When Do I Get My Energy Back?!?!?!

[RyanSleeve2014 27]

I friends!

Almost two weeks post op here, and doing well, despite being "hungrier" than I expected and pretty sick of Protein Shakes, but that's not why I post.

One of the main reasons I got the sleeve is to help my body get my energy back. At 381 pounds, I had obviously tired my body out, but I was too tired to do anything about it! Total catch 22! I also have mild sleep apnea and am on CPAP. I have needed (and I mean NEEDED) a mid-day nap every day for nearly 2 years. Sometimes it feels like it's in my head, but most of the time I physically can't go on with my day.

Obviously, I am still in the recovery period, so I know there is a certain level of exhaustion that comes with that, but I would LOVE to hear some inspiring stories about people's changes in energy level, sociability, activity level, etc, after the sleeve!!

THANK YOU!!

[WhoKnows 288]

I remember being crazy tired for the first few weeks. People kept on talking about walking several miles a day a week after surgery, and I simply could not fathom how they were doing that. I'd go to the grocery store around the corner and come home feeling like I'd run a marathon, then pull myself up the two flights of stairs to my apartment, taking four stops on the way.

But I think by week four or even three that had all pretty much stopped. I felt back to normal. And at week five when I started going to the gym, I actually started to feel more energetic. I don't think I'll ever be, like, a high energy person or anything, but the difference between now and a year ago is staggering. I sleep better too.

So, hang in there. Our bodies all recover at different speeds, but you'll start to feel normal again, and then bar for normal will just keep getting raised.

[Comeflywithme 402]

Patience is key. At about 3 weeks out it begins to creep back and at 5 weeks out, you'll feel like running, never tire.

[TRock82 11]

I'm also 2 weeks postop and I am tired all the time too! I literally can sleep for 10-12 hours every 24 hours. I think it's just part of the healing process. Our bodies have been through a lot. I have my post op on Wednesday and will mention it to my Doc but I'm not too concerned about it. I think once we begin getting more substance nutritionally that our energy should improve also! Your body can only do so much on Protein Shakes and clear liquids! Best of luck on your journey!!

[oceanbreeze 17]

I am now going on 6 weeks out and my energy has returned. Those first 4 weeks were brutal!!! So so tired and fuzzy brained by afternoon. Now that I have more food options as I am healing I have so much more energy!!! Hang in there - it only gets better and easier. I was SO HUNGRY too on the liquids and soft soft foods. Was concerned. Now with so many food options, not hungry, more relaxed and full of energy.

[RyanSleeve2014 27]

So glad to hear I'm not alone. Were many of you chronic mappers before surgery and, of so, has that subsided at all?

[RyanSleeve2014 27]

Oops, nappers not mappers lol

[macman 603]

My energy started to return when my diet changed to include all foods. It was at this time that I also added a daily Iron supplement. This was about 10-12 weeks out from surgery. I also used a CPAP machine but did not have to take afternoon naps. I am going to be retested shortly but feel like I do not need the CPAP anymore. The. CPAP is another factor in the energy equation.

I did have to increase carbohydrates at about 4 months because I needed the energy for exercise

[madwife2002 110]

You don't really notice at first that you have more energy, you just suddenly realize. For me it was around 8 weeks, I still have days when I feel exhausted but those are less and less.

Exercise is a killer but it does get easier too