Waiting for a burst of energy!

[ren0318 81]

Today is my 3 week surgiversary! I'm getting in 75 + grams of Protein a day, however I've got zero energy. It's all I can do to get a shower and get back to the couch. I am off work one more week after this one, I need some ideas one getting my stamina back.....

[JamieLogical 8,727]

Are you tracking calories. I was dead on my feet until I was able to get up over 800 calories a day. I was getting my Protein in from the start, but your body needs a minimum number of calories to function. For me, that minimum was 800. Now that I'm trying to exercise at least every other day, I'm trying to push my intake up over 900, but it's hard because I still can't eat very much.

[Goonie 86]

It took me 6 weeks to feel "normal". 8 weeks to feel good/energetic! You'll get there, it just takes time....believe me it's much easier to say that at 5 months out....those first few weeks just dragged for me. Take care!

[Rovobay 920]

@@Goonie Truffle Shuffle. are you in Astoria? (just thinking of your username!!!) I was at Legacy Good Sam too!!! Dr. Halpin. Your words for normalcy are encouraging. I am feeling good but not exactly at 100% yet (3 weeks out today!!!)

@@ren0318 glad you got a lot of time off to recover!!! hopefully next week you are rockin!

@JamieLogical I haven't gotten over 800 calories yet, I am trying today. myfitnesspal is my new friend.

[mick 99]

Somewhere around week five I started feeling a little energy if I remember right. Now, at about nine weeks I feel great!

[ren0318 81]

Thanks everyone, I guess it just takes time!

[Goonie 86]

Truffle shuffle..LOL!

I'm actually in Portland/Beaverton...just a die hard Goonies fan????. Good to hear you're feeling better....it's quite the ride!

[JCP 619]

Hi Reno! Congratulations to us! I'm struggling with energy too. You are doing great on protein! Me, not so much. The shakes are killing me! Gag! eggs are my go-to. They set well and give me some energy. I 'm sure you'll hit your stride in no time since you are working so hard on Protein. It will pay off! Meanwhile, if your body says rest, listen to it! Keep up the great work! Love from Texas!

[ren0318 81]

JCP, I would LOVE to have an egg! My dr. still has me on the liquid/pureeds for another week! I'm dying! LOL....I have been hungry the past couple of days, I think I need some more solid foods to stop that cycle.

[mbrinmn 105]

I'm five weeks out and just regaining my energy. Definitely sleep when you are tired...that lets the body heal itself. But keep up with the Protein shakes and your Vitamins. And make sure you start eating solid foods on the timeframe your doctor set. Solid foods with Protein and some carbs in the form or vegetables are really helping the energy factor for me. I just started eating solids this past Sunday.

Remember, your body thinks you are trying to starve it, so it will go into defense/survivor mode. Kind of left over from our caveman ancestors who might have to go long periods before getting their next meal. The body knows it uses less energy when sleeping, so fatigue is part of the process. And the 3-week stall is a real thing for most sleeved patients...another way our bodies take over. It knows fat is needed to keep us warm and it's easy to store for future use.

Once you're past the liquids and purees...the "starving" phase...your body will balance out and know you're not starving it. Then it will go back to burning fat for energy.

Get lots of sleep this week before you go back to work and just keep up with your Protein drinks. This too shall pass.

[JamieLogical 8,727]

JCP, I would LOVE to have an egg! My dr. still has me on the liquid/pureeds for another week! I'm dying! LOL....I have been hungry the past couple of days, I think I need some more solid foods to stop that cycle.

I was lucky enough to be allowed scrambled eggs and cottage cheese on my pureed stage, even though they require a little chewing. Thank goodness, because actual pureed food grosses me out!