How Long Before You Regained Your Energy?

[LaDivaDev 129]

Hi everyone, I had my RNY on 8/8, and at a month out, I'm finding that pretty much every other day, all I want to do is sit/lie down. I try and push myself to be a bit more active, but it seems like in the days that follow, I end up paying dearly for it. I tried going back to work after four weeks and ended having to go home after half a day. My surgeon is granting me next week off so that I can rest; it's depressing. I just wish I knew when if be back to my "normal" again.

Any thoughts/contributions?

Thanks for everything!

[melbell2222 244]

Are you staying hydrated? And getting all your Protein in? I get tired days but it's bc I stayed up late my bed time has changed to sleep earlier. Plus the body was in healing mode

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[miiasan 370]

I regained most of my energy (I am 60) around week 6. My full energy did not come back until a couple months later. This was even though I followed my surgeon's and NUT's plan to a T and got exercise every day. My surgeon told me that some people's body just takes a little longer to 'wake up' after anesthesia. Anyway, my energy did eventually come back and at about a year out, I am able to exercise 1 1/2 - 2 hours a day without wearing out.

If you are concerned, you can always call your office and ask; I am sure they would be glad to hear from you - or bring it up at your 6 week check up (that is what I did). Take care of yourself and good luck in your journey!!

[Spiceyfrog 269]

I would say between weeks six and eight, I had regained full energy. It is imperative that you are getting in all of the required Protein right now, as your body is healing....good luck!

[Shrinkinqtpi 202]

Surgery was on 8/3. I was back to work for half days 8/8. The first days were rough. Naps in the afternoons. I lost a lot of weight the first week (10+) but it was tough. Energy really returned the following week. For me, energy returned 2.5 weeks after surgery. Thank God! School started the following week (and my University classes started too).

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[LisaMergs 2,854]

By 10 days out I was rearing to go- but had to wait for surgeon to give me the go- ahead to lift. Until then was walking like crazy, running errands, etc.

At the 4 week mark, when I could lift, I proceeded to rip out all the landscaping in front of my house, replant it all, and my husband and I built a new front porch. Course, I was on a deadline- oldest sons HS grad was in May, and along with it, a huge party for 150 people. Lol.

I found that the more I did, the more energy I had.

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