HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL/GOOD AGAIN?

[downsizingdiva 459]

I AM 8 WEEKS OUT TODAY. I STILL FEEL KINDA NOT RIGHT. THE ONLY WAY I KNOW HOW TO DESCRIBE IT IS A LITTLE LIGHT HEADED AND LIKE MY LEGS ARE KINDA LIKE Jello. I KNOW MY BLOOD PRESSURE IS LOW/NORMAL FOR THE FIRST TIME AND I'M NOT USED TO THAT BUT I'M JUST WONDERING HOW LONG IT TOOK EVERYONE ELSE TO FEEL NORMAL OR GOOD AS SO MANY PEOPLE ARE SAYING THEY FEEL NOW. I SHOULD ADD I'M EXPERIENCING INSOMNIA ALSO, I WAKE UP AT ABOUT 3 EVERY MORNING AND CAN'T GO BACK TO sleep WHICH MAKES FOR A VERY TIRING DAY.

Edited March 13, 2015 by downsizingdiva

[MamaTo3inNH 100]

Are you eating enough? Sounds like low blood sugar?

[JamieLogical 8,726]

I would say around 8 weeks is just about when I turned the corner in terms of feeling normal. I was back on solid foods at 6 weeks, which helped, but I was still trying to figure out portions and pacing. I think I still wasn't getting enough calories. So yeah, took a few more weeks to really get into the swing of things.

[Pepper123 320]

Am 12 weeks out and at times i feel very tired…But eventually i will feel 100%…Hang in there!!

[KCLatina 16]

I am also 8 weeks out and I agree that I'm not back to 100%. I'm definitely tired most of the time but agree that every week gets better. I also agree that our low calorie intake is probably contributing to the "abnormal" feeling.

Can't wait to not feel so lazyish all day!!! ????

[bikrchk 1,313]

I'd say I turned 3 corners. One after the first week, one after about the 4th week and one after about the 4th month, (when I could eat real food again). My formerly high BP was low right after surgery due to dehydration. I added some G2 to my Fluid intake and drank a bit more and it resolved. Also, I was instructed to add high Protein Snacks at my one month follow up. The additional calories\protein made all the difference and helped me reset my metabolism higher for a more manageable long term experience.

[downsizingdiva 459]

@MAMTO3INNH I GUESS I'M PROBABLY NOT EATING ENOUGH, GETTING IN 60-80 G Protein.< /p>

[LSF 264]

I does seem like you are not eating enough. Almonds are a great snack if you are feeling lightheaded

[Elode 8,093]

Give it a few weeks. Make sure you get your Water and Vitamins in especially the B-12. Will your Dr allow zzzquil? That's the only sleep med I ever use but it sure works!

[MamaTo3inNH 100]

60-80g Protein is good, make sure you're getting your fluids in too. 70-100pz Water.< /p>

[downsizingdiva 459]

@@Elode - I DO LOVE THAT STUFF - I'M JUST AFRAID TO USE IT EVERY NIGHT....I USE MELATONIN BUT I STILL WAKE UP AT 3. I MAY HAVE TO PICK SOME UP AND TRY. HAVEN'T HAD IT SINCE SURGERY.

[downsizingdiva 459]

• I AM TAKING MY Vitamins RELIGIOUSLY THANK GOODNESS...CAN B-12 MAKE ME WAKE UP? I TAKE IT IN THE MORNINGS THO...