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Been on my liquid diet for almost two weeks and feeling weak and tired with not much energy.

Does starting soft foods change this?

Edited by P7rancher

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Usually it is just time passing after surgery that helps you not be so tired. The type of food doesn't make much of a difference. You can get all the physical energy you need from the stored fat in your fat cells, but surgery makes people extremely tired for several weeks after, no matter what they are eating. Have patience and treat yourself kindly and your energy will eventually come back.

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Week three was my magic turn around. I was just starting purees but I think the surgery took more out of me than the lack of food. I was getting all the nutrition I needed with Protein drinks, but the diet itself was boring as hell.

The more I walked, the better I felt, the better I slept (although insomnia lasted about 7-8 months) and I felt less foggy minded.

Be good to yourself but don't go too easy on yourself. Move your body, force your liquids and try to get proper rest. This will pass!

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It takes time. Your body is healing and that itself takes a lot of energy. Once you heal more and get some more calories you will feel better

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Thank you for the replies. I will meet with my doctor and NUT on Monday.

I have been drinking Celebrate and powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury with 1% milk as directed and I am tired of the thin consistency of these mixes. Going to add a Premier Protein shake for something a little thicker today.

Thanks again

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I'm going through that phase now also.... it really hits me late in the afternoon..... I take a nap and usually feel better... it should pass within a week or two from what I have read.... good luck...

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