5 days post op & weak !! Please tell me it gets better

[Sugarnspice 150]

Sleeved 2/16 today I was cleared for mushiness yesterday I did 40 oz liquid today I did about 25 oz. I feel so weak not dizzy but weak.

[orionburn 1,024]

It's normal. I had no energy the first two weeks, and times I did I burned out pretty quick. Your body has been through a lot. Between the healing and low calories there isn't much left over to feel energetic. For me I seemed to start picking up a little bit of steam once I was on the pureed stage. Although I'm still not getting in a ton of calories it seemed to make a difference. Maybe it was more mental than anything.

About 2 1/2 weeks after surgery was when I returned to work. First few days were rough but every day got better and better. Keep focusing on getting your fluids and Protein. The better I did on getting those in the better I felt. Is it still difficult to actually get your fluids down or is it just a lack of wanting to drink? Do those number factor in any Protein Drinks?

[Sugarnspice 150]

Yesterday the 30 oz one was a Protein Drink. Some days by stomach can tolerate 40 & other days it can't

[DisneyMom2El 120]

Completely normal. Between having major surgery and the lack of calories, your body has nothing to give. If you're not able to get your fluids in, ask about coming in for fluids. I was miserable and they gave me fluids at my 2 week post op appointment and I left there feeling 100%. I've felt wonderful since.

[Sugarnspice 150]

Completely normal. Between having major surgery and the lack of calories, your body has nothing to give. If you're not able to get your fluids in, ask about coming in for fluids. I was miserable and they gave me fluids at my 2 week post op appointment and I left there feeling 100%. I've felt wonderful since.

Thank you. My surgeon said do the best I can't by 3 months I'll be drinking so much better but I will ask for fluids if needed

[sarahblu 179]

Allow your body to heal, eat and drink what you can (even though it seems so small and not enough) and just be patient. Once your body heals and readjusts to your new stomach, you will be able to eat/drink more, move more and have energy. I had the same concerns and my nutritionist assured me that at my 6 month appointment I would feel like a completely different person! At about 2.5 months, I turned that corner and have felt amazing ever since. Everyone is different...just listen to your body...you will get there!

[Sugarnspice 150]

Allow your body to heal, eat and drink what you can (even though it seems so small and not enough) and just be patient. Once your body heals and readjusts to your new stomach, you will be able to eat/drink more, move more and have energy. I had the same concerns and my nutritionist assured me that at my 6 month appointment I would feel like a completely different person! At about 2.5 months, I turned that corner and have felt amazing ever since. Everyone is different...just listen to your body...you will get there!

Thank you I needed to hear that it's just so scary.

[painter88 101]

I'm a man, and was still with no energy for about 3 weeks, now I'm approaching my fourth week and it's getting better by the hour. Am almost back to normal.

Eat healthy and you'll be fine.

[JerseyJules 862]

11 hours ago, sarahblu said:

Allow your body to heal, eat and drink what you can (even though it seems so small and not enough) and just be patient. Once your body heals and readjusts to your new stomach, you will be able to eat/drink more, move more and have energy. I had the same concerns and my nutritionist assured me that at my 6 month appointment I would feel like a completely different person! At about 2.5 months, I turned that corner and have felt amazing ever since. Everyone is different...just listen to your body...you will get there!

Im going in on the 27th. Im a big thick guy, 297 lbs decent muscle. Part of the mental game for me is not being a big guy any longer..Im so scared of losing all my muscle...Were you able to retain your muscular strength?

[sarahblu 179]

I lost some muscle in the beginning but once I could excersize, I have regained a bunch!! I was never a runner and now I love it! If you enjoy strength training, you will lose the fat and be a lean muscle machine! Good luck with your surgery...

[Sugarnspice 150]

I want to speed up the yucky recovery part

[goldenbarbie 329]

I think the weak feeling is normal. Just try to get your fluids and Protein in you will get better with time