When did you feel "normal"

[honeypeas 8]

I am 2 days into my second week post-op, and I can't believe how weak and exhausted I get very quickly. For example, it's a LOT of work to take a shower. Lifting my arms to pick up the Shampoo out of the shower rack feels like I lifted a 200pound bench press.

I'm just wondering if this is what others went through and if so, at what point did you have more energy, and I guess, stamina?

[rnwrny 15]

I think for me some where around week 5 I started feeling more normal and stopped needing daily naps. Hang in there! You are still very new!

[LoggedOutForGood 233]

I am just starting week 4 and am still extremely tired all the time. On top of that, I still have some discomfort in my left side that makes sitting up or standing up for long periods of time painful. I try to nap at least once a day, if not more if I can squeeze it in between family and working.

@@rnwrny noted that week 5 is when she started feeling better and several of my close friends who have had this surgery also noted that week 5 they started to feel back to normal and pain free. I hope that they're all right

Keep your head up though, things will get better!! xo

[Spiceyfrog 269]

Basically until you get all of your required Protein on a regular basis. I did not feel 100% like my old self (energy wise) until month three! Hang in there, it will get a little better every day!

[Ashlegal 525]

I feel really fortunate that I am three weeks post op and feel relatively physically normal. Emotionally I am still have some weird moments, melt downs and WTF's.

But physically I am doing well. I don't have any incision discomfort, no gas pains, no Constipation and never really felt nauseous. I am also went back to work after only ten days off and manage to get through a 7-9 hour shift with relative ease.

It gets better everyday. I remember the first week out, I got out of the shower and had this insatiable need to lay down. The moment I got dressed, I laid on the couch and fell asleep for two hours. Just listen to your body, it knows what it needs!

[kanknrysmom1 3]

I felt weak and tired and just plain awful until week 5!!!!!

[aelovelady 243]

I never experienced that type of lethargy. I was back to work in a week and was grocery shopping etc, by day 4. You may need more Iron or B12. I would check with your doctor.

[toasty 371]

I am in week 3 post-op, and I am finally able to go the whole day without a nap. For the last few weeks, I would be fine and then suddenly fatigue would descend on me like a blanket, and I could hardly do anything but go to bed. Finally that seems to have stopped, but my stamina is still not quite what is was pre-op.

I'm certain all of that will come back soon. Just gotta let ourselves heal. I spoke with my doctor about it, and he said it is completely normal, it is the result of major surgery and your body healing.

[larac05 41]

I have been experiencing lots of fatigue too. I had my surgery on the 28th. My house is a mess as I will do a chore and then have to rest a few min. I am walking but after that, I'm useless. So ready to feel normal!!