mzdonez 0 Posted August 15, 2015 Had the sleeve done 2.5 weeks ago and everything I do I'm so tired or I get light headed is it normal or am I doing something wrong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treed 9 Posted August 15, 2015 Ur just dehydrated. Keep drinking fluids... Go on Vitamin shopp website and by nectar brand Protein kill 2 birds in one stone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kate_ 2,224 Posted August 15, 2015 You have been through a massive surgery, hardly eaten for a while and you're not getting a lot of fluids in right now. You're bound to be tired! I was exhausted after the surgery and slept a lot. I'm just at 3 weeks out and still feel tired at times during the day and will nap. . Take it easy and rest when your body tells you to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hopefulmom76 41 Posted August 15, 2015 I was tired for 6 weeks. Seriously just wanted to lay around. I am 9 weeks out and finally my energy has returned. And I think Protein and Water are your best bet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mzdonez 0 Posted August 15, 2015 Thank you all for ur advise ♡♡ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjstark 74 Posted August 15, 2015 I'm dealing with tiredness too, it just seems to have started in the last few days, I felt great the first week after surgery. Feel tired all the time & struggling to get my daily Water intake in. Blah! This shall pass, I hope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newbeginnings1965 48 Posted August 16, 2015 I am also about 2.5 weeks out (7/29) and somedays i feel very tired and weak. Yesterday i could only handle taking a shower. I get my Protein and fluids each day, but 600 calories a day is not much. I am still on liquids so i have not had any "real" food yet. That does not help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GirlOnFire 111 Posted August 16, 2015 (edited) Totally normal. I'm about 6 weeks out now and just starting to feel somewhat normal again. Everyone handles the recovery differently and I would get discouraged by reading of others feeling great after just a couple weeks while meanwhile it was a struggle to take a shower without having to sit on the side of the tub to rest. I agree that you must be sure to get your Water in and your Protein.< /p> Edited August 16, 2015 by GirlOnFire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aia8215 2 Posted August 16, 2015 I feel the same way. I had mine 12 days ago. I normally am full of energy, work two jobs, manage my own rentals, and go to school, but since the surgery, I am just without energy. I need to sleep a good chunk of the day just to make it. I don't think I get all of my Protein in , etc because I am just so exhausted. I sleep though my feeding and drinking time. This is nuts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mallen1895 108 Posted August 17, 2015 Believe me the tiredness will go away. For at least a month. I could no walk a few steps without stopping to rest. I live in NYC where you have to walk fast or get knocked over lol. It was tough for me. My doctor said keep drinking Water and keep drinking the Protein Shakes and it really helped. I'm now 3 months postop and feel great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mary-Ellen Flynn 0 Posted August 18, 2015 I am 12 days out of surgery. Feel the same way, but read the FAQs on VSG. It addresses being tired as -Hey, you just had MAJOR surgery. We have had 3/4 of our stomach removed. Our bodies need to readjust to the change. It will go way when it will go away.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atontor 1,068 Posted August 18, 2015 Tired and sleepy is normal. The first week after surgery I had energy to waste but then I was taking naps here and there. I was only able to walk 10 minutes max but gradually increased every few days. Now I'm 12 weeks post op and have a lot more energy , more than expected Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Freemimi 9 Posted August 19, 2015 I'm glad I read this thread because I honeslty thought something was wrong with me. I'm having the same tiredness and light headedness- I do 60g of Protein a day and drink plenty of fluids. My husband seem to think its because I'm still on my liquid diet and my body needs food.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites