4 days out... So weak & tired. Anyone else?

[Goldy6575 38]

I have done great so far. Had long flights home after surgery & tolerated them well. But today I feel so weak, run down & tired. Very lethargic. Been napping all day. Just kinda hit me today. I'm getting in my juices, Water & broth. I hope this is just tiredness from all I been thru. Does this stay this way for awhile, or should I expect weakness for awhile?

[p3aCH3s 17]

I'm 1 week out today, and I still feel fatigued . I haven't had to take naps the past few days, but I feel like maybe in doing too much and I need to just lay down and relax . I don't think I will feel back to normal until about week 2. Good luck and congrats!

[liannatx 897]

Are you drinking Protein drinks yet? I was able to start those (clear ones) and Vitamins on day 3 and instantly started feeling better.

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

Everyone is different in this regard, I was weak for weeks! If you feel it is unusual, call your surgical team for advice. Make sure you're getting your fluids in as well as your Protein. Baby yourself a little!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

You mentioned long flight home. Did you have surgery in Mexico? I'd say being tired on day 4 is perfectly normal for anyone who is post-op, period. Having to endure a long flight on top of that is even more reason to be tired. Get your fluids in and let your body rest.

[akreese02 174]

The traveling probably has something to do with it but I am still tired 8 days out. I have noticed that if I do not get some form of Protein in every hour and tons of Water, then I am brain dead! It also got better when I was able to add small amounts of soft food Protein.

Edited April 2, 2015 by akreese02

[lewisnclark903 3]

I'm 3 days post op. Just got home from hospital. That's really my only complaint is I feel like a weak little kitten. Just keep fighting, drink you Protein and Water, take at least 4 to 6 short walks daily. We will get through this!

[shellyd88 463]

Yes I too was very weak had my surgery on a Tuesday discharged on thur felt great went home woke up on Sunday extremely weak and shaky for close to a month I was told to eat a bit more often and to drink drink drink as much as possible I felt so awful I hung up on that woman lol I had to force myself it wasn't easy and made myself get up do small chores walk around house etc it sounds awful when u feel this way I know but just try a few mins at a time every little while and u will begin to feel better I put unflavored Protein Powder in my tea Soup broth yogurt etc until I could eat more solid food too