LuckyLady101515 13 Posted October 26, 2015 Besides sticking to the Water and Protein, does anyone have any ideas to get my butt in gear. I feel I'm getting weaker not stronger. I see the doctor in two days on wed. Hope to be put on Vitamins or something. Would love any suggestions, thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraellen80 855 Posted October 26, 2015 Just hang in there. It's normal to feel wiped out for a few weeks. And yeah, it can seem like it gets worse before it gets better... maybe because all the fun drugs and fluids they pumped you full of in the hospital have left your body, and the whole ordeal of surgery catches up to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pr_pitbullgrl 1,039 Posted October 26, 2015 yah it's very typical. i felt really tired most of the two weeks post op and even sometimes now. i think you're body is just adjusting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2goldengirl 2,076 Posted October 26, 2015 You are less than two weeks out from major abdominal surgery. Your body is working overtime to heal. Fatigue is completely normal, especially if you are trying to do too much. Don't let the teeny incisions fool you, you're hard at work from the inside out. It's also normal to have a day when you feel better, you do more than usual, and you're wiped out for a day or two afterward. Hang in there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurboToo 12 Posted November 4, 2015 I agree major surgery, it will take a while. Personally for me, it was 4 weeks before I had energy again. You will get there soon, keep drinking Water and protein! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yaberhoo 358 Posted November 5, 2015 I has surgery on oct 22nd. I am wiped after a full shift at my desk job. I get home, shower, and rebandage my incisions and all I can do is go to bed. Very typical for any major surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lillyD 7 Posted November 5, 2015 I take B12 shots weekly and Calcium Multivitamin Omega 3, 6,9 coq10 Biotin for my hair 1000mg Vit C And Water and Protein first before lunch or snack or anything. I rather take a hand full of supplements than a fist load of prescriptions. You suppose to take Vitamins and protein and water water....2 Quatz minimum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slvarltx 332 Posted November 5, 2015 I really didnt start feeling a lot of energy back until week 6 Then felt pretty much normal at 3 months Then felt more energetic than before at month 5 Just keep doing what you are supposed to do and it will happen! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dub 9,922 Posted November 5, 2015 Third week here. Running out of gas every freaking single day......mid-afternoon. I'll go out and run errands to get out of the house and get stuff done prior to returning to work this weekend and will have to stop and rest. Made a big, big discovery this morning, though, that may very well explain some of it. It may or may not be applicable to you. After years of being treated for high blood pressure.......things may now be swinging the other way. Last time mine was checked was 6th day post-op. 140's/90's. This is about what it's been running during my last few years. Today.....I checked it again 23rd day post-op.....106/60. I've not had my meds yet this morning and will not be taking them until my doctor calls me back and advises. There is no doubt that some, if not most, of my weakness is from daily periods of low blood pressure. The tides are turning. Not sure if this may be something you are feeling, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLERDgirl 6,417 Posted November 5, 2015 Besides sticking to the Water and Protein, does anyone have any ideas to get my butt in gear. I feel I'm getting weaker not stronger. I see the doctor in two days on wed. Hope to be put on Vitamins or something. Would love any suggestions, thanks! Are you on no Vitamins or supplements at all? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLERDgirl 6,417 Posted November 5, 2015 @@Dub - That is normal. My first few weeks I needed a mid day nap most days. That's your body recuperating from major surgery. I went with it and even started planning for it in my day. However that's different than having no energy or being weak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jane13 2,256 Posted November 5, 2015 @Dub - YES!!! I did the same thing. My BP dropped after about 25 lbs, I cut my dose in half. I was also on Vitamins from day 1. Stay hydrated as well. It will make you feel sluggish. I bet its the BP meds.... Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimdlawson06 141 Posted November 6, 2015 Surprised you're not on Vitamins. I thought that was a requirement. I'd call the surgeon and check. I also had to have that mid-afternoon nap!! Best thing ever post op! ???????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
