tony031469 81 Posted April 18, 2016 It'll be a month post op on the 21st. Down 40 pounds. Have absolutely no energy whatsoever. I've been taking B12 for 3 weeks and feel nothing. I know you're supposed to give meds 4-6 weeks but I thought I would feel something by now. Anyone advice and or solution would help. Thanks. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SassyNanny 311 Posted April 18, 2016 40 pounds is a huge amount in a month. Your body has a right to feel tired. How many calories, grams of Protein, carbs and Water are you taking in daily. You had a major surgery and are healing. Taking it easy is part of the process. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony031469 81 Posted April 19, 2016 Honestly don't know how many calories I take in a day. If I have to guess I would say between 500-700. Protein, I get about 70ish. Carbs, less than 50. Water, maybe about 45-50oz. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cowboys4life 226 Posted April 19, 2016 Not enough Protein Craig Martinez Austin, Texas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony031469 81 Posted April 19, 2016 Believe me. I'm trying to get in the Protein but it's hard. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cowboys4life 226 Posted April 19, 2016 When I'm feeling tired I drink a Protein drink, what kind are you drinking? I'm on Premier Protein strawberry Craig Martinez Austin, Texas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2goldengirl 2,076 Posted April 19, 2016 You may not be getting enough calories in yet. I'm a little ahead of you - I'm 5.5 weeks. My surgeon told me to shoot for 600-800 calories/day and I definitely notice better energy now that I'm being able to get in 700 most days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony031469 81 Posted April 19, 2016 I'm drinking GNC lean shake strawberries and cream. 25 grams of Protein. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lisa_85 118 Posted April 19, 2016 I took 2 days off work this month back to back because I was physical and mental exhausted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barry W 336 Posted April 19, 2016 A few more calories wouldn't hurt, 500 is really low. An average of 800 should still allow rapid weigh loss. Another question is are you eating a variety of soft fruits and a variety of well-cooked, soft-ish vegetables? Vitamins definitely make a difference, and while you should be taking supplements, they are not as good as getting Vitamins in whole foods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koddie 44 Posted April 19, 2016 If I were you I would track my Protein intake with an app. To measure how much I am getting in every day. Try to up the Protein and keep tracking until u feel better. If u don't feel better try n ask the doctor office to see u n check for anemic. They could give u a B12 shot to help u but u should up protein Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted April 19, 2016 Honestly don't know how many calories I take in a day. If I have to guess I would say between 500-700. Protein, I get about 70ish. Carbs, less than 50. Water, maybe about 45-50oz. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App I highly recommend that you track your food so your food so you KNOW whether or not you are getting in enough Protein and fluids. Guessing doesn't do you any good. Getting in ALL of your protein and fluids is the number one priority and will help you heal. Honestly don't know how many calories I take in a day. If I have to guess I would say between 500-700. Protein, I get about 70ish. Carbs, less than 50. Water, maybe about 45-50oz. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App I highly recommend that you track your food so your food so you KNOW whether or not you are getting in enough protein and fluids. Guessing doesn't do you any good. Getting in ALL of your protein and fluids is the number one priority and will help you heal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
judymcd69 17 Posted April 19, 2016 I am 6+ weeks out and feel great. My energy level did not return until at least 4+ weeks post-op. No worries.......it will happen for you. Good luck to you and me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony031469 81 Posted April 19, 2016 Honestly don't know how many calories I take in a day. If I have to guess I would say between 500-700. Protein, I get about 70ish. Carbs, less than 50. Water, maybe about 45-50oz. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App I highly recommend that you track your food so your food so you KNOW whether or not you are getting in enough Protein and fluids. Guessing doesn't do you any good. Getting in ALL of your protein and fluids is the number one priority and will help you heal. Honestly don't know how many calories I take in a day. If I have to guess I would say between 500-700. Protein, I get about 70ish. Carbs, less than 50. Water, maybe about 45-50oz. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App I highly recommend that you track your food so your food so you KNOW whether or not you are getting in enough protein and fluids. Guessing doesn't do you any good. Getting in ALL of your protein and fluids is the number one priority and will help you heal. I started tracking today. Should have done it a while ago but better late than never. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony031469 81 Posted April 19, 2016 A few more calories wouldn't hurt, 500 is really low. An average of 800 should still allow rapid weigh loss. Another question is are you eating a variety of soft fruits and a variety of well-cooked, soft-ish vegetables? Vitamins definitely make a difference, and while you should be taking supplements, they are not as good as getting Vitamins in whole foods. I'm pureed right now. I try to incorporate different foods. Hummus is my thing. But chick peas havery alot of carbs. Next week is soft food. That is when I think it will get better for me. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
