Feeling sleepy ALL the time

[mmy 62]

So I'm almost 6 months post-op, MGB (the reason I'm posting this question here is because I rarely get an answer in the MGB section) I've noticed in the past 3 weeks that I'm feeling extremely sleepy almost all the time. Iron levels, hemoglobin, B12, D3 and thyroids are all within normal. Could this be something related to my surgery, Vitamin deficiency or something completely different??!!

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[Gigi-Gigi 5]

I feel the same way. I only noticed when I switched my multi Vitamin. From chewables to Gummy. It's been three days of the change. The chewables was making me nausea.

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[MCE1205 47]

Have your thyroid checked (TSH)? I was very tired before I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. Medication worked immediately. This was pre surgery.

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Edited October 23, 2016 by MCE1205

[mmy 62]

Have your thyroid checked (TSH)? I was very tired before I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. Medication worked immediately. This was pre surgery.

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Oh I did check my thyroids and they're normal..

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[akmarsh 5]

I'm almost 6 months out and I'm the same way. I'm just exhausted 24/7. To be fair I was typically tired before surgery too but everyone said you'll get a new found energy after all the weight loss and proper eating - that never happened to me. I'm just more tired than before even on 30mg daily of adderall (a stimulant so I should feel wide awake) I can take a nap.

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[Odie 249]

Well finally!! I have the same problem and I had my surgery May 2014. Blood panels, everything is normal but I am so tired, fatigued is more the word for it. Everyone talks about so much more energy but I sleep an average of 8 hours a night with 2 or 3 naps during the day. I'm at a loss!!

[claddagh66 132]

Your not alone! I too am always tired. I actually went to my PCP last week complaining about it and he said all my labs look fantastic. Suggested getting a couple two pound weights and doing 10sets of things to get blood to my muscles. See if that helps. Maybe lack of exercise (which I have to admit I don't do) so energy levels will be lower

[Pazza 199]

Lots of thoughts on this topic.

Vitamin D/Winter - I am always more tired in the winter and my Vitamin D levels go down. I try to take a supplement but they have to be combined with sunlight exposure.

Water/dehydration? Maybe increase fluids.

Caffeine - I know people might not like this but I have to use caffeine. The sugar free Mio energy drops. I run a high calorie deficit and need the help. Don't go overboard with it but it can be helpful.

sleep tracker? Getting enough sleep?

Exercise also helps me feel more energized. An endorphin boost.

Meditation sometimes helps me but sometimes I fall asleep trying to meditate.

Too much in your schedule? Maybe it is time to drop something.

I wish you luck. I feel tired often and hate it.