So WEAK

[georgi04 8]

I am 4 days post op and I am weak and tired all the time. I read other post from folks that are 4 days out and it seem like they are doing leaps and bounds better than I am. I am repulsed by the thought of eating (who would have EVER thought that I could say that with a straight face) however I do well with fluids though.

When ever I eat I am ABSOLUTELY miserable. I ate 2 tablespoons of yogurt around 1200 and it is sitting in my stomach like a brick. I am so full and my well meaning family keeps trying to make sure that I eat...sigh. I just want to feel normal.

[cherry22 2]

I had my surgery about 3 weeks ago, and I was the same way. I felt so tired without any energy for about a 1 1/2. You will feel a lot better soon

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[leebick 448]

Are you getting any Protein in? Think out that yogurt with some unsweetened almond milk and see if you can drink the protein rather than eat it. I find the ready-to-drink shakes are gross and hard to swallow, so I am using Syntrax Nectars (powder) made with either unsweetened almond milk or Water. Getting the fluids in is very important, so you don't get dehydrated, so keep sipping. Baby sips, all the time. It helps if you are sipping something with protein in it, but if you have to do water or diluted juice to get/keep the fluids down, that's a start! Don't worry, it'll get easier. Just keep trying.

[newlife9-27 37]

I am 4 days post feeling the same way. Exhausted and weak. I know it will get better. Drink your fluids because fatigue can be a symptom of dehydration. Hang in there. Everyone is different

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[breuxo 78]

remember you just had a major surgery your body is thinking wth? and your taking in a lot less cals. i'm just over a week out i still get tired. i still have troubles getting Protein in. i can get my Water in now but not all that Protein i know it's important but take it slow and push yourself to do a little better each day. i don't think there's anyone who comes straight out of surgery and can get Water and protein in. ❤️best of luck

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[georgi04 8]

Thank you everyone! I have some Syntrax maybe I will try that tomorrow. Today has been rough. Tomorrow is a new day.

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[Pescador 1,374]

Had sleeve and hernia at 67, no pain after 8 hours outpatient, then home. I wonder sometimes why others have a rough go. Seriously I drove in 2 days and mall shopped in 4 days. The fear was the worst part, it was pure relief to be sleeved and feeling great.

[luvriden 18]

Hi you need to drink Muscle Milk Light 100 calories but 20 grams of Protein and it's really really good I love the vanilla but that's what you need to drink so you're getting your Protein

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[luvriden 18]

It's funny I felt so great after surgery for 2 weeks I was doing so much and then it hit me how exhausted and stomach ache and tired I am now

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[maredarlin 12]

Check the Protein you're trying to use too. I had such trouble with the shakes and it turned out that I was having trouble with the milk in everything. Once I cut out the milk, I was able to handle things a lot better.

But it's also possible your body just wasn't ready to move to full liquids yet. When my doctor approved me for puree recently, he said, "I'm okaying it, but your body might not, so take it slow."

Good luck!

[cbonet 336]

I was on Water, CL, tea, broth for 5 days after surgery. Yogurt wasn't allowed. I was very weak and lighted until I started using the vitamin patches. That helped a lot. Didn't feel that much better until I was allowed the Protein Shakes.< /p>

[KristenLe 5,979]

Don't worry about eating- get fluids in and work on Protein in liquids.

[Lema 236]

I was so tired around that time, I would lift my arm to reach for something and it would be so sore and tired, the way your muscles are when you finish a good workout.

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[Jen-2+1 131]

I had surgery on Monday and I haven't had much pain at all. I am so tired all of the time and I am taking about three naps a day. I am drinking and getting in Protein, but I just can't get my energy up. I figure each day should get a bit better and before I know it I will be up and around. Right now I am just enjoying my naps.

[rolosmom7 740]

I was pretty weak 4 days out. I know I couldn't wash my hair the first week or so, my mom helped because my arms were so tired I just couldn't pick them up. It gets better. I'm 2 weeks out, was able to run errands for 3 hours yesterday then passed out. Everyone is just different.