Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

When did you feel "normal"



Recommended Posts

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?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×