So Tired!

[Kearner 26]

I am 8 days post op for BYPASS and I am just exhausted/ weak.

Everytime I am trying to do stuff - cook for my family , laundry, take a shower I just feel so drained.

My surgeons office said it's normal but.......Ughhhh lol!!!!

Had anyone else had this to ?

[SlimStacey 44]

I am 8 days post op for BYPASS and I am just exhausted/ weak.

Everytime I am trying to do stuff - cook for my family , laundry, take a shower I just feel so drained.

My surgeons office said it's normal but.......Ughhhh lol!!!!

Had anyone else had this to ?

My feelings exactly! I'm still in pain and just tired .

I had surgery 3/6/17!

[Kearner 26]

Me too !
Same day
Are you on liquids only? Or eating yogurt and soft stuff ?

[Mbrock 17]

This is soooo normal . Stop worrying about it. Listen to your bodies, people. Rest, heal eat or drink what you are told. Don't over do it or you will regret it, trust me. If you can't already follow post op instructions you are in trouble.

[pwrtp 41]

10 days out. Very tired I have bursts of energy but they don't last long.

[angelface811 100]

Absolutely normal...everyone's recovery time varies. Not that you are but try not to compare yourself to other people who have had the surgery. The best thing you can do for yourself right now is take the time to listen to your body. I have been a mentor/educator for almost 3 years, also a patient, and I have worked with a lot of fellow patients who ignored what their body was telling them. Such as lifting things that were to heavy to soon. Some developed infections under their incisions or hernias. Remember those incisions on the skin are just points of entry you have had a dramatic surgery. I often have to talk to spouses and children and explain this to them in hopes that they will be more helpful. Best of luck to you and much success.

[Kearner 26]

I ended up have a GI bleed - a large ulcer !!
I get so sick, passed out, had a seizure and vomited a ton of blood:(
I was admitted for 2 days - IV meds, blood transfusion Ect....
Lesson learned - always listen to my body!!
I knew I was so tired and weak for days but didn't realize there was something wrong !!!

[dredfern 24]

1 hour ago, Kearner said:

I ended up have a GI bleed - a large ulcer !!
I get so sick, passed out, had a seizure and vomited a ton of blood:(
I was admitted for 2 days - IV meds, blood transfusion Ect....
Lesson learned - always listen to my body!!
I knew I was so tired and weak for days but didn't realize there was something wrong !!!

Please take it easy and allow your body to heal, I hope you're feeling better soon. I gave my family a "to do" list and that worked out great.

[Kearner 26]

Thank you ! Great suggestions !!
I am feeling so much better now ! Energy is slowly coming back [emoji1303]

[memabock 28]

Dr says it takes up to 3 months for energy to come back.