I'm so tired!!!

[FollowingMyPath 78]

I know it's normal....but this fatigue is no joke! I'm 2 weeks out and I had to leave work early today because I was falling asleep at my desk. I feel fine, but always so tired. I slept 8 hours last night. But no matter how long I sleep, I can hit the fatigue wall at any time. Please.....tell me this will get better fast!!

[blizair09 3,250]

I took 6 weeks off from work after my surgery. The fatigue was really bad for 8 solid weeks for me. The first 2 weeks that I did go back to work, I struggled. I took a significant nap every single afternoon for the first 6 weeks post-op.

[LadyfromtheMountain 1]

The fatigue gets better, I was like that for two-three weeks after my sleeve. It's okay. sleep as much as you can, make sure you are getting your fluids and Protein intake. Try getting some walking time, that will help build up your stamina again. Weight loss surgery takes a lot more out of you than you think. It does get better and easier!

[FLHappyGirl 171]

It gets better! I'm 7 weeks out today and feel more and more energized every week. I took lots of power naps the first 3-4 weeks. Working out has helped me sleep better at night which in turn helps during the day. Hoping you get over the hump soon!

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

It doesn't get better fast, but it does get better.

I really feel like laparoscopic surgery does a number on people mentally.

You have the majority of a major organ removed. Your body is freaking out right now trying to repair itself.

If we lived in a better society people could take the 6 to 8 weeks off they need to recover instead of pushing themselves. Yet, in America, we don't even give people maternity leave so leave for surgery is too much to ask for.

You are going to be tried until you can eat a decent amount of calories, 6 weeks to 3 months.

Edited May 4, 2017 by OutsideMatchInside

[jillybeanRN 76]

Oh yes, I'll jump on the tired train too -- I'm only 2 weeks post op, but I am exhausted! Came back to work and it's strange to not be able to have a nap!

[laurierrt 5]

I, too, am exhausted! By 3pm, my body is just done for the day. I get very discouraged by it, but I understand that its a result of the surgery and the lowered calories. I just wish I could go a day without feeling like I could fall out in the afternoon.

[kkami12 52]

I wasnt fatigued right after surgery but now at 3 months out i am always tired! What the heck!?! I had so much energy and then all of the sudden hit a brick wall [emoji42]

HW 260
SW 245
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[Berry78 4,261]

1 hour ago, kkami12 said:

I wasnt fatigued right after surgery but now at 3 months out i am always tired! What the heck!?! I had so much energy and then all of the sudden hit a brick wall

HW 260
SW 245
CW 200
Sleeved 2/8/2017

You might want to get some blood work done to see if you are short on something.

[Please 188]

I was 8 weeks before this stopped. It wasn't constant for me but would hit me like a brick. I was the type that couldn't nap or close my eyes in a crowd , but soon I found my self sleeping in a store parking lot in my car , I'd just get so sleepy. Or I had to pull over driving into town (1/2 hr drive). Getting better now. At 2 months post op.