Feeling exhausted

[SlimChickadee 219]

Had surgery Dec. 10th RNY, today I decided to go to Walmart and pick up a small mixer that puree food as well, my daughter pushed the buggy and loaded items into cart but I was plum wore out once we got home, I am talking all Vitamins without difficulty and on full liquid diet, getting in 3 Unjury Protein Shakes a day, 1 1/2 8oz cups of chicken broth a day! Should I be doing anything different or just slow my roll? Had to take a couple Aleve!

[rs 1,473]

Congratulations on your surgery! My only advice would be to stay hydrated.

[GothGal 47]

27 minutes ago, Quinnmedicinewoman52 said:

Had surgery Dec. 10th RNY, today I decided to go to Walmart and pick up a small mixer that puree food as well, my daughter pushed the buggy and loaded items into cart but I was plum wore out once we got home, I am talking all Vitamins without difficulty and on full liquid diet, getting in 3 Unjury Protein Shakes a day, 1 1/2 8oz cups of chicken broth a day! Should I be doing anything different or just slow my roll? Had to take a couple Aleve!

Your surgery is so recent....yes, your body is still healing and that's why you're tired. I'm about three weeks out and still get tired sometimes.

Rest, stay hydrated and keep doing what you're doing. Also, rest...😉

[SlimChickadee 219]

Absolutely!

[DrBrianG 47]

WOW!! You took a trip early. One week after my surgery I went to the market, pushed an empty cart and was exhausted. I am impressed! Yes, your energy will be low; major surgery, and eating and drinking next to nothing.

so, it took me six weeks to get up to the Water levels I needed. So, try sipping and ounce of water every 5 minutes. Then when you have Liquid Protein, its still sip, sip, sip, and walk, and sleep.

Down the line, think about getting an Instant Pot, a Vitamix Blender, and a air fryer. They really help with making multiple, healthy, fun bariatric meals.

Keep up the great job your are doing. Don't push yourself, you need to heal.

[catwoman7 11,218]

Aleve is an NSAID. We're not supposed to take those.

[DeadSpaceGrave 53]

its absolutely normal to feel that way, your body is in shock right now because it doesnt have the same intake of calories and carbs like you were before. I slept on and off most of the time the first 3 weeks . Its a normal adjustment , sometimes even walking around the house had me exhausted before. totally normal!

[SlimChickadee 219]

2 hours ago, catwoman7 said:

Aleve is an NSAID. We're not supposed to take those.

Thank you for your response but I was advised by my physician I could!

Edited December 16, 2019 by Quinnmedicinewoman52

[SlimChickadee 219]

1 hour ago, DeadSpaceGrave said:

its absolutely normal to feel that way, your body is in shock right now because it doesnt have the same intake of calories and carbs like you were before. I slept on and off most of the time the first 3 weeks . Its a normal adjustment , sometimes even walking around the house had me exhausted before. totally normal!

@DeadSpaceGrave, yes absolutely walking around the house gets me too! I think I am just going to slow it down! Thank you so much!

[SlimChickadee 219]

2 hours ago, DrBrianG said:

WOW!! You took a trip early. One week after my surgery I went to the market, pushed an empty cart and was exhausted. I am impressed! Yes, your energy will be low; major surgery, and eating and drinking next to nothing.

so, it took me six weeks to get up to the Water levels I needed. So, try sipping and ounce of Water every 5 minutes. Then when you have Liquid Protein, its still sip, sip, sip, and walk, and sleep.

Down the line, think about getting an Instant Pot, a Vitamix Blender, and a air fryer. They really help with making multiple, healthy, fun bariatric meals.

Keep up the great job your are doing. Don't push yourself, you need to heal.

@DrBrianG, thank you so much you are absolutely right, I had a major surgery and need to slow down and just relax and let my body heal, I have to say my husband wasnt happy about it! I appreciate also the information on the kitchen appliances I want an air fryer and hope it is ine of my Christmas gifts! Thank you again!

[Losingit2018 1,170]

3 hours ago, Quinnmedicinewoman52 said:

Had surgery Dec. 10th RNY, today I decided to go to Walmart and pick up a small mixer that puree food as well, my daughter pushed the buggy and loaded items into cart but I was plum wore out once we got home, I am talking all Vitamins without difficulty and on full liquid diet, getting in 3 Unjury Protein Shakes a day, 1 1/2 8oz cups of chicken broth a day! Should I be doing anything different or just slow my roll? Had to take a couple Aleve!

I am 3 weeks out and feel exactly the same. Even the small stuff wears me out. We have to give ourselves time to recover from major surgery. It will get easier with time.

[SlimChickadee 219]

3 hours ago, rs said:

Congratulations on your surgery! My only advice would be to stay hydrated.

Thank you so much!

[SlimChickadee 219]

2 minutes ago, Losingit2018 said:

I am 3 weeks out and feel exactly the same. Even the small stuff wears me out. We have to give ourselves time to recover from major surgery. It will get easier with time.

@Losingit2018, yes we got this with the help of our Bariatricpal family, I will take it easy and let my hubby or family do the shopping without me until I get better!

[Losingit2018 1,170]

2 minutes ago, Quinnmedicinewoman52 said:

@Losingit2018, yes we got this with the help of our Bariatricpal family, I will take it easy and let my hubby or family do the shopping without me until I get better!

That is what I have done. I have a Walmart neighborhood market close by. I go online to place my order and husband goes to pick it up.

[LadyVS 75]

3 hours ago, Quinnmedicinewoman52 said:

Had surgery Dec. 10th RNY, today I decided to go to Walmart and pick up a small mixer that puree food as well, my daughter pushed the buggy and loaded items into cart but I was plum wore out once we got home, I am talking all Vitamins without difficulty and on full liquid diet, getting in 3 Unjury Protein Shakes a day, 1 1/2 8oz cups of chicken broth a day! Should I be doing anything different or just slow my roll? Had to take a couple Aleve!

I did the same thing too 5 days postop. Lol I was by myself and leaned on the basket plus sat in the shoe department for 15 minutes before I could go on. My daughter asked me good if I wanted her to go to the store but nooooo, I told her. I need to walk I was so exhausted and in pain I popped my tylenol 4 and went to sleep after I got home. I let my girls bring the groceries in and put them up. You did good but I would continue to take it slow. That was a lesson learned for me.