Why am I SO tired?!

[vluciano93 10]

I'm 9 days post op, on full liquids, haven't cheated once, (even though I want to drown myself with all the liquid!), and I find myself to be EXTREMELY exhausted and weak. I can't walk up my stairs without being out of breath and having to sit down immediately after, my showers last 3-5min bc my arms and legs can't stand it. I'm drinking everything I should be, mainly just Protein and some Water. I've been walking at least once a day. But other than that just sitting on the couch cos of being so tired!

Anyone else feel/felt this way?

My starting weight was 226lbs and today I'm down to 210lbs and my first post op dr's visit is today. Thanks everyone!

[Bufflehead 6,358]

It's perfectly normal after surgery. Your body just needs to recuperate. Push yourself to walk and be active, but when you need to rest or nap, do it!

[TheCurvyJones 721]

It took about 12 or so weeks before I felt like myself again. Keep up on your Vitamins and Water... I get sluggish when I'm behind on my Iron and B vites! Hang in there and get LOTS of rest. You're still in recovery.

[AvaFern 3,516]

I felt miserable after surgery for 1-2 weeks. I felt like the anesthesia and drugs hadn't really worn off enough for me to function correctly. Eventually I just forced myself to go on long walks and much to my surprise, I didn't die, but ended up feeling better. Your body is diverting all of its energy toward fixing what it sees as trauma (cutting out your stomach) so it is less concerned about allowing you to exercise and feel great than it is about making sure your organ is healed.

[vluciano93 10]

Thanks ladies! I appreciate it! I'm hoping I can get back to normal soon bc I go back to work on Monday .. Standing for 8 hours at a time. Probably not the best idea! Time will tell. Thanks again!

Edited September 24, 2014 by vluciano93

[par1959 470]

I was tired for a few months. The best advise I can give you is Water, water, and more water. Staying hydrated should be your primary focus. I am 4 months out and still have problems with this. Its not that I cant drink fluids, just dont unless its coffee.< /p>

[vluciano93 10]

Thank you! I've been drinking as much Water as I can without over drinking! Thanks for the help everyone!

[mindylynn 7]

I too am 8 days out of surgery. I'm exhausted. I went back to work after one week. I had no pain at all so I know I'm very lucky there. I feel like it's the anesthesia for sure. I'm forcing myself to walk though because I always feel better after. A nap just makes me more tired lol.

Congrats to everyone!

[nzumar 8]

I'm 2 weeks post op today and have good days and bad. Walking really does help! Be sure you are taking your Vitamins and getting Protein in. Pulling for 'ya!

[es1120 141]

I feel your pain! I went back to work yesterday (only 5 hours) and I had to call out today. I slept from 7:30-3:00!!! I couldn't believe how hard it hit me. Good luck to you!

[vluciano93 10]

Thanks everyone!! Hopefully by the time I go back I'll be a little less tired

[carolinda2815 5]

That happened to me too. I was exhausted. So worried for when I had to start taking the subway when I came back home (surgery in Dominican Republic). I came a month after and the stairs still where horrible. I had surgery August 4th and today I did 50 minutes of exercise on a bike and treadmill. Stairs are a little hard still but I promise it gets better.