Fatigue.... 5 months post op

[bhopeful 33]

Anyone have ongoing fatigue ? I am 5.5 months postop. Have lost 40 pounds, slow loser.

But my biggest problem is I am just so tired!!!!!!

Wondering if anyone else feels fatigued and if you think that is because of eating very low calories?

[2goldengirl 2,076]

It could very well be that you are both losing more slowly than you might otherwise do, and that your fatigue, is due to not eating enough. How much are you getting in each day? Do you exercise? If so, how much?

[Jaez 10]

Are you taking your Vitamins daily that could be a big contributor. Also are you getting in enough Protein?

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[slvarltx 332]

Protein, calories, Water intake?

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[bhopeful 33]

It could very well be that you are both losing more slowly than you might otherwise do, and that your fatigue, is due to not eating enough. How much are you getting in each day? Do you exercise? If so, how much?

It might be because I am eating too little but I'm scared to eat more because I don't want to put on and I am already really losing so very slowly. My surgeon said to eat only two tiny meals per day, and not to worry about how much Protein. It's very different from what I'm reading on these boards. I have been trying to exercise but seem to be so tired that it's hard to even get up and do what I need to do in the day let alone exercising.

Anyway, thanks for the feedback.

[ironpoorer 88]

Odd your Dr"s advice about meals and protein; contradicts totally what I was told. 3 lite meals plus 2 snacks; 80 grams Protein, 64 oz Water, around 1200 calories/day.

I would double check with your Dr. and maybe get a 2nd opinion

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[Christinamo7 4,042]

Odd your Dr"s advice about meals and protein; contradicts totally what I was told. 3 lite meals plus 2 snacks; 80 grams Protein, 64 oz Water, around 1200 calories/day.

I would double check with your Dr. and maybe get a 2nd opinion

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yup, this is close to what I am supposed to be doing as well.

[KristenLe 5,979]

I was told 5-6 small meals and concentrate on Protein. Two tiny meals is not enough. This is probably the reason for the slower loss and feeling tired. Talk to a nutritionist with Bariatric Surgery experience. You need to eat more and get enough protein.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Wow, your surgeon's instructions are completely counter to what my surgeon recommends.

Make sure you are getting enough Protein and at least 64 ounces of fluids. My Protein target is 100 grams a day.

Two tiny meals and not enough protein is a recipe for disaster as far as I know.

It sounds like you are experiencing fatigue because of it.