19 days out No energy and not losing much?

[Spectra13 25]

Sleeved 9/19. Prior to the surgery I had energy. Meaning, I had no issues hiking through the woods, walking a whole zoo without sitting once, etc. Here I am going into week 4, eating soft foods, getting in my Protein 60-80g, staying around 800 calories. taking my Multi Vitamins, B12, Calcium and drinking my Water ( maybe not enough). I have been walking the dogs short walks and afterwards I am ready for bed. Yesterday, I walked in the woods with my SO and got back to the car and felt like I was so weak and light headed. Sometimes I shower and I need a nap. Is this normal? I know I am still healing, but have others felt this way in this time period? First week after surgery I lost 11.5 I just weighed myself and seems I have only lost a couple more lbs since. How is that possible???? Thank you.

HW 276. SW 245. CW 230.

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Edited October 8, 2016 by Spectra13

[laceemouse 631]

Maybe call the doctor or nut and ask?

In my support group the other night there was a young women (in her 30's maybe) who is 5 weeks out and still feeling like you do, napping every day, etc. The nurse who runs the group had some ideas for her.

Sorry I can't be more help, I am pre-surgery. I do fear the same thing happening to me, I have never been good at having energy while barely eating, hence the reason I can never stay on a diet long enough to lose weight.

[silverthreads 183]

I felt much the same as you did at 4 weeks out -- and don't forget the oft-mentioned "three week stall" which I got about the 4th week. Sounds like you may be there yourself. Your body is learning to live on many fewer calories so you'll have a lack of energy/stamina for a while. I'm just over 5 months out now and feel great -- I started going to exercise classes at about 6 or 8 weeks and had enough energy to do OK but it has gotten better over time. Worrying makes you feel worse too!

[Wecanandwill 9]

I am two weeks out and whent to the stor with my sister to get a few smaller shirts my kids had to check out for me and i had to take a nap when we got home I am so tired

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[Spectra13 25]

I felt much the same as you did at 4 weeks out -- and don't forget the oft-mentioned "three week stall" which I got about the 4th week. Sounds like you may be there yourself. Your body is learning to live on many fewer calories so you'll have a lack of energy/stamina for a while. I'm just over 5 months out now and feel great -- I started going to exercise classes at about 6 or 8 weeks and had enough energy to do OK but it has gotten better over time. Worrying makes you feel worse too!

Do you remember how long it took before you started having more energy? When did you start the exercise classes? Thank you!

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[silverthreads 183]

I don't remember exactly when I had the energy, but I had the luxury of 6 weeks off work and I remember I thought I could have returned comfortably at 4 weeks--except I still benefited from a nap every afternoon! I was using the gym in my apartment complex by week 4--only a little at first but in a couple of weeks I was up to 30 minutes of cardio (and then I needed a nap!). By 8 weeks I was taking hour long spin classes and no more naps. Just take it at your own pace and the energy will come. It's not like I was in great shape before the surgery BTW. We're all different but if you read this site you will hear that most people do very well. Some have a harder start than others--no way to predict that I expect. Maintaining a positive outlook and recognizing that the first few steps of the journey are the hardest is the best advice I can give. All the best to you for your individual journey!

Edited October 9, 2016 by silverthreads

[Spectra13 25]

I don't remember exactly when I had the energy, but I had the luxury of 6 weeks off work and I remember I thought I could have returned comfortably at 4 weeks--except I still benefited from a nap every afternoon! I was using the gym in my apartment complex by week 4--only a little at first but in a couple of weeks I was up to 30 minutes of cardio (and then I needed a nap!). By 8 weeks I was taking hour long spin classes and no more naps. Just take it at your own pace and the energy will come. It's not like I was in great shape before the surgery BTW. We're all different but if you read this site you will hear that most people do very well. Some have a harder start than others--no way to predict that I expect. Maintaining a positive outlook and recognizing that the first few steps of the journey are the hardest is the best advice I can give. All the best to you for your individual journey!

Thank you so much for your responses.

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