Sooooo tired!

[kymmiej11 55]

Hello all, I'm writing to you as I just crawled into bed at 4pm lol I have one week to go until I have to go back to work and I am so anxious about it. I can't seem to stay up past 8-9 pm I try my hardest but it never happens. I got a b-12 shot today that's supposed to help but like I said I just crawled into bed.. I sometimes have to work nights and I don't know how I'm going to pull this off?? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! Oh and I've been getting in my Protein, taking my Vitamins, drink my fluids..

[Beni 1,484]

How long ago did you have WLS?

The first 2 weeks I was napping twice per day and I did rest a lot.

The next 2 weeks I was going to bed at 7:00 PM and still napping most days in the afternoon.

The next 4 weeks I napped occasionally and some days I went to bed early but less and less. At times I felt like a toddler who wears himself out from so much playing. Exhaustion came up all of a sudden.

At 8 weeks I am completely recovered.

You have to pace yourself. It's kind of learning not to do anymore then you have to but doing a little more everyday. Take lots of breaks. Even sitting down for a few minutes here and there helps. Of course, at work it will be a little more challenging but please understand you had major surgery and nobody expects you to bounce back like a rubber band. The good news is at this point I feel way better then then I did before surgery. There is hope!

[kymmiej11 55]

@@Beni I had WLS 3 weeks ago yesterday, and last night was the first night I actually got a good nights sleep (thank god) I feel a bit better, I don't know if it's from the B12 shot or if I was just soo tired and run down that my body actually let me sleep.. I go back to work this coming Tuesday .. So scared!!

[Beni 1,484]

I see. I think most likely you were just tired. Your body went through a lot. I was pretty tired too but every day you will get stronger. sleeping is not as restful too. I think your body knows you went through a lot because the fear or flight instinct kicks in. It's like you are ready to wake up at a second's notice because the lions are about to eat you, lol. At 8 weeks I am better then new. Hang in there. Your turn will come.