Energy

[Northern Mist 2]

Hi All -

I'm wondering how your energy is affected after surgery and long term?????

Misty

[TRANAM1955 1]

Hi....I think it is normal to have high and low energy....we have to get in enough Protein and keep our bodies hydrated...just follow the doctor's guidelines.

[juliegeraci 7]

I go through highs and lows, mostly high. It is really important to get your Protein in.

[areellady 1]

I didn't have a whole lot of energy right after being banded. I felt good, but not a lot of energy. About a week out, I started getting energy back and now it is through the roof. I can hardly sit still, where as three months ago, thats all I did was sit....The only times I am sitting still and not doing anything is when I am on the computer and eating. I don't watch much t.v. maybe two or three hours a week, and mostly the news. I love the new found energy. Makes you feel like you can do ANYTHING!!!

[bsimoes 0]

Yes, mine was so low for about a week. I'd get up and then just want to crawl onto the couch. To get up and get something to drink was something I really had to think about. I discovered that in fact I was very constipated, and I think that that was at the root of my problems. I tried suppositories, enemas and finally my doctor told me to try Phososoda, a product by Fleet, in the enema section of the drug store. Finally, I was able to go after nine + days. I was feeling terrible and that was the cause. After I was able to go, I felt great. Good luck.

[DBAGuy 0]

With me, it all depends on my exercise...if I allow myself to be 'too busy' to get on the treadmill, I notice my energy level dropping. Getting back into the routine picks it right back up.

[losingjusme 12]

the first 3 days after banding all i pretty much did was sleep and drink (99% sleep, 1% drink). then the rest of the week i was awake but like someone else mentioned, even to get something to drink i had to really *think* about it..

now my energy is through the roof! i have a desk job and find myself needing to walk every 1/2 hour or so. just to get up and move!

good luck.

[Northern Mist 2]

Thank you. I appreciate the comments.

[jmarruda 22]

I've been up and down with my engery. As others stated, if I don't get my Protein in, my energy is low. I've been in a slump for a couple weeks, but I also haven't been drinking my Protein Shakes.< /p>