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gigiinDC    70

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Tomorrow I'll be two weeks out and I'm absolutely exhausted all the time. Mind you I was up late last night election watching but I also took a two hour nap every day this week.

How is everyone doing for energy? I'm going to ask my NUT about adding a small morning coffee or green tea. Has anyone had adverse reactions with either this early on?

My Multivitamin supposedly has the recommended B12 dosage and I try to walk everyday.... may try swimming tomorrow.

I return to work on Monday and am concerned I won't be able to handle it (I work in politics and there are already tons of meetings/strategy sessions scheduled). I'm already mentally and physically drained just thinking about it.

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RNMomof4    86

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Feel your pain. I felt exactly the same last week (two weeks out yesterday). I added back my one regular cup of coffee per day and I think it helped me. I started to feel more normal. Also I tried to make sure to be hitting at least 500-600 cal/day and 60 G Protein plus Water. I feel better this week. Hope you will too.

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TheCurvyJones    721

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It took me a few weeks to get back to feeling myself. Just take it easy, take a break if you need to, have a seat and rest. Your body is the boss, give it what it is asking for. When I hit a wall, I HIT A WALL. For the first 8 weeks or so I was DONE by around 8:00 and I slept like i'd done manual labor all day. Losing weight rapidly is hard work.

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eliminnowp    113

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I was exhausted for a month after surgery. Your energy will come back but it takes time. Your body has been through a lot.

Take care of yourself and get as much sleep and rest as you can - and don't be afraid to ask for help and say no when you need to.

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gigiinDC    70

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Feel your pain. I felt exactly the same last week (two weeks out yesterday). I added back my one regular cup of coffee per day and I think it helped me. I started to feel more normal. Also I tried to make sure to be hitting at least 500-600 cal/day and 60 G Protein plus Water. I feel better this week. Hope you will too.

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Good to know coffee was ok! I'm scared of dehydration. I get almost 800 cals/day. Is that too much?

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It wasn't until my 4th week post op that I started to feel normal again. I found going outside and sitting in the sun and getting some fresh air really helped me.

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Very true. A walk usually helps me feel better.

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gigiinDC    70

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I was exhausted for a month after surgery. Your energy will come back but it takes time. Your body has been through a lot.

Take care of yourself and get as much sleep and rest as you can - and don't be afraid to ask for help and say no when you need to.

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Thanks. I'm trying. I forgot to mention I have a toddler so I'm extra tired after playing with him all evening after he gets home from daycare.

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gigiinDC    70

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It took me a few weeks to get back to feeling myself. Just take it easy, take a break if you need to, have a seat and rest. Your body is the boss, give it what it is asking for. When I hit a wall, I HIT A WALL. For the first 8 weeks or so I was DONE by around 8:00 and I slept like i'd done manual labor all day. Losing weight rapidly is hard work.

Yes I plan on several breaks and walking around the building in between meetings. Thanks for the helpful advice.

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RNMomof4    86

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Feel your pain. I felt exactly the same last week (two weeks out yesterday). I added back my one regular cup of coffee per day and I think it helped me. I started to feel more normal. Also I tried to make sure to be hitting at least 500-600 cal/day and 60 G Protein plus Water. I feel better this week. Hope you will too.

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Good to know coffee was ok! I'm scared of dehydration. I get almost 800 cals/day. Is that too much?

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It wasn't until my 4th week post op that I started to feel normal again. I found going outside and sitting in the sun and getting some fresh air really helped me.

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Very true. A walk usually helps me feel better.

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I don't count it in my water/liquids for the day.

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