2 weeks Post Surgery - Feeling VERY Exhausted Frequently - Suggestions?

[Half-Tum 404]

Like the topic said, I'm exhausted. I feel like I just want to lay down all the time.

Could it be Protein? Could it be dehydration?

Could it be the ridiculously low amount of calories I take in on a full liquid diet?

Could it be healing?

Any suggestions, good people of the pouch?

[Joann454 1,329]

Are you tracking your Fluid and Protein intake? If you're hitting your goals then that shouldn't be the issue. Calories could be for sure. It took me 8 weeks to regain my energy and was my worst complaint of the surgery. Hopefully you'll get your energy back before then but if not, rest assured you will eventually.

[Half-Tum 404]

31 minutes ago, Joann454 said:

Are you tracking your Fluid and Protein intake? If you're hitting your goals then that shouldn't be the issue. Calories could be for sure. It took me 8 weeks to regain my energy and was my worst complaint of the surgery. Hopefully you'll get your energy back before then but if not, rest assured you will eventually.

I am not being as diligent as I should about tracking my Protein and Fluid intake. I'm guestimating in my head and I'm not writing it down.

That's probably not good to do.

Edited August 7, 2017 by Half-Tum

[Joann454 1,329]

Start tracking. You need to be sure. That way you can rule it out. I'd still expect fatigue even when meeting goals. Age, healing, blah blah blah it's just part of the process. You'll feel wonderful soon.

[Monkeyfulbrighter 73]

1 hour ago, Half-Tum said:

Like the topic said, I'm exhausted. I feel like I just want to lay down all the time.

Could it be Protein? Could it be dehydration?

Could it be the ridiculously low amount of calories I take in on a full liquid diet?

Could it be healing?

Any suggestions, good people of the pouch?

Yes to all of the above!

I had my surgery and still have issues with energy and fatigue. Protein and making sure you take your Vitamins are huge at giving the body enough energy, otherwise your body will need to burn protein in the form of your muscles and creates fatigue.

Also think laws of physics, a body at rest stays at rest.

This is the hardest part for me - thinking past being tired and getting up to move around. Seems a bit counterintuitive but endorphins kick in when you reach a certain point and your body feels rewarded therefore more keen to keep moving.

Thankfully after 6 long weeks today is my first day back at work so I have to move around !

The beginning was beyond rough for me, but hopefully you are trying your best to stay positive!

Edited August 7, 2017 by Monkeyfulbrighter
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