dehydration and no energy

[jane13 2,256]

I had surgery 15 days ago and got a follow-up call from NUT office. I mentioned coming back to work on Monday (18th) and how tired I have felt. The verdict was I was not getting enough Water (fluids) and that could be the culprit. Has anyone else heard that?

[jane13 2,256]

@@smf8396 thanks for responding. I am just soooo tired. I get up early (3:30 am) and by lunchtime, 11am, I am ready for a powernap

when was your surgery? we are close it starting stats. I lost some weight before I started my journey and I didn't list that weight.

[ShellMilliner 233]

Dehydration and not getting in enough Protein. Are you meeting your Protein goals too? If your not already taking B12 or getting B12 injections you may want to add a weekly B12 sublingual tablet to your routine.

[BigViffer 3,544]

Just to chime in, are you on any blood pressure meds? I was on Lisinopril and kept taking it after surgery. Started checking my BP and it was incredibly low. I asked my normal doctor about it and he said just stop taking it. Energy levels came up quickly after that. But you still need to drink lots of Water.< /p>

[jane13 2,256]

@@BigViffer - I didn't think about that! I may check it over the weekend and see how I feel and maybe just take half of it since I am breaking it in half. That is my only prescribed med, and I am hoping to kiss that goodbye soon.

[jane13 2,256]

@@ShellMilliner I am doing a sublingual everyday. I am trying to take a second one later around 2 or so. I get up and take meds at 4am and I wait to take the Iron and B12 around 9 or so.

[Giggles34 1]

Yes, I was hospitalized for 4 days because I was dehydrated. I thought I was sipping enough Water, but I guess I was not! Just had my 3 week check-up and lost 20lbs Yea! I was told to try and get more Protein in and keep drinking water, water. So a hard lesson learned, bottom line water, water and more water!

[jane13 2,256]

@@Giggles34 - I don't want to hospitalized. I don't see my doctor until the 2nd (he is out of town next week) and I am hoping to be closer to -30lbs. what day was your surgery? here in Florida the humidity can wipe you out if you don't drink enough. I am getting better at sipping more often.

[Giggles34 1]

My surgery date was April 29. I was told I would start losing more weight once I get in the required amount of Protein and Water. Also, I have not been regular (if you know what I mean), but this is not due to having surgery. Good luck at your weigh in.

[jane13 2,256]

@@Giggles34 I don't have a "regular" system either and I was told I could add the sugar-free non flavored benefiber to my Protein shakes. started that today because I was starting to feel a little uncomfortable

[jane13 2,256]

@@smf8396 that's good stats - 10lbs a month!