2 weeks post and feeling weak.

[Swamprat 50]

2 weeks today since I had WLS and I've felt weak and tired the whole time. I can hardly make myself take a walk. I'm taking Vitamins and Protein, but 64 ounces of Water is hard, because of the 1-1/2 hours without water for meals. Anyone else experiencing this problem?

[Bufflehead 6,358]

It is very normal for people to feel exhausted and weak for several weeks after major surgery. Keep working on your fluids -- you may want to double check the rules with your bariatric practice, as most don't limit water/fluid intake so soon after surgery, especially if the only real nutrition you are getting is liquid Protein Shakes. Getting all your fluids in will definitely help you feel better, but time and rest are also essential for post-op recovery.

[walkermy 86]

Definitely check with your surgeon. I thought the Water spacing was 1/2 hour before and after meals, but didn't think you had to space your Water and liquid Protein drinks in the two weeks post op. My understanding was to get the Protein and 64 oz of other Fluid in so as to not become dehydrated.

[daniotra 298]

I treat my Protein drinks like a beverage, and keep drinking Water afterwards unless I'm feeling too full and need a break. I do wait the 15 minutes before and 30 after for food.

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[missengineer 19]

Waiting before/after eating to drink doesn't really apply quite yet... at 2 weeks, it is all liquids/pureed so it doesn't make a difference.

The rule is most useful when you're moving toward mushy foods... because you don't want the liquids to make you full and/or slide the food through your sleeve.

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Edited July 26, 2016 by missengineer