Exercise intolerance

[ckj 3]

Have any of you experienced lack of stamina? As in you don't have as much stamina as you did pre op? I am sadly having that issue... I was wondering if lack of calories could possibly add to that? My surgeon said most people are doing more at this point but I am doing less

I will be 2 months April 10. I had expressed a rapid heart rate before, which I am still struggling with (only on exertion not resting) but that is SLOWLY improving. I had a CMP and I am not dehydrated, however I am SLIGHTLY low on potassium. Not enough for an Rx. Anyway, I was just wondering if this sounds normal at all? My surgeon said he has literally never had a patient who has had a high heart rate upon normal exertion, but said my heart sounds perfectly fine just fast. I don't feel ANY better at all..in fact I feel worse than when I was heavier...at least then I could do more. Is it normal to regret surgery this far out? Thanks! I hope my body and everyone else's acclimates soon!!

[carolinacrumb88 21]

@@ckj I am so sorry you are feeling crummy I have read that this happens to some patients 1 to 2 months after surgery as your body's way of attempting to conserve energy in the face of severe calorie restriction. Unfortunately, the only way to push through this is to exercise (which sounds absolutely awful when you are already tired!). Take it slow and one day at a time. It sounds crazy, but the more you exercise the more energy you have. Start by walking just ten minutes a day at a fast pace, then increase as you can. I feel your pain because I have a condition called hypersomnia which is basically excessive daytime sleepiness where I always feel tired and the need to nap. I take a medication called concerta to regulate this, but even then I am still pretty tired alot; however the more often I walk the better I feel and more energy I have. I hope you are able to push through this soon and feel better! Know you are not alone

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

Are you taking all the Vitamins prescribed? The B vitamins are essential for energy, so make sure if you don't already take them, call your surgical team and ask what your dosage should be. Also, have you had your thyroid level checked, before AND after the surgery? This little guy plays an important role in your life, and if he is not acting properly, you will have some not-so-good consequences. All the best to you....keep us informed!

[ckj 3]

I had my thyroid checked last monday and it was fine. I am taking the Bariatric Advantage vitamins! I am actually feeling WAYYYYYY better!!! My heart rate still elevates a bit but nothing like it did the first month out of surgery. I was just really worried I developed some chronic condition from the surgical trauma. Where my nervous system go messed up...You know that syndrome called pots? I was afraid I might have gotten that...surgeries can bring it on. As it stands now I am asymptomatic, other than a high pulse at times. But it hasn't been getting over 115. At rest it's totally normal. If it gets over 100 now it's low 100s. So I have faith it will eventually get back to my baseline or even better!!! I can exercise a little longer now too!!!!! Sheesh I was worried!!!

Are you taking all the Vitamins prescribed? The B Vitamins are essential for energy, so make sure if you don't already take them, call your surgical team and ask what your dosage should be. Also, have you had your thyroid level checked, before AND after the surgery? This little guy plays an important role in your life, and if he is not acting properly, you will have some not-so-good consequences. All the best to you....keep us informed!

[GEAUX SAINTS 143]

@@ckj - I was exhausted until a couple of weeks ago. Now, I only get tired if I have forgotten to eat! Oops!!!