Four Days Post-Op

[LillieDuFran 127]

My surgery was am of 10/5, but ended up with a second surgery that same day due to blood loss. So, didn't get home from hospital till yesterday (10/8).

I am doing well on posst-op liquids. Finding I like "homemade" broth with unflavored Protein in it better than the shakes, which have a weird texture to me right now.

IS ANYONE ELSE tired! I mean, "slap the dog lay down & sleep" tired?

[2-Liter 364]

The first 3 weeks to a month you feel drained but just hold on because your energy will come back and even better.

[FluffyChix 17,415]

Congrats and glad you're home now. You will rest so much better!

[CJ Sunshine 241]

1 hour ago, LillieDuFran said:

My surgery was am of 10/5, but ended up with a second surgery that same day due to blood loss. So, didn't get home from hospital till yesterday (10/8).

I am doing well on posst-op liquids. Finding I like "homemade" broth with unflavored Protein in it better than the shakes, which have a weird texture to me right now.

IS ANYONE ELSE tired! I mean, "slap the dog lay down & sleep" tired?

OMG...all I did was sleep the first week post op. The second week, I got by on one nap a day. Three weeks out, still tired, but functioning. It seems to be getting better every week as my body continues to heal and I am starting to eat just a wee bit more. Just focus on Water and Protein, in between napping...you'll be over this part soon.

[allwet 868]

don't just accept the tired. if it continues get your Iron level checked. not everyone reacts to the surgery the same and some people need more time to get back on their feet. From reading theses forums i have realized i was an outlier at the other extreme. the first 2 weeks after surgery i could hardly sit down i was on a crazy energy trip and it was just a bit unsettling.

I am grateful i had no post op issue's and i hope you all heal quickly and get to enjoy the new life in front of you soon.

[Berry78 4,261]

1 hour ago, allwet said:

the first 2 weeks after surgery i could hardly sit down i was on a crazy energy trip and it was just a bit unsettling.

Yeah, this was me too. Even 5 weeks out I was jumping out of my skin. Things have settled now.. probably too much...