Lethargic at 4 weeks post op

[Lovely2020 24]

There are some days when my tank runs completely out of gas. Most days actually. I am in the purée stage. I am thinking maybe I need to add the GENEPRO Protein to all of my foods. I am have the MOST difficultly getting lots of Water in. It’s like by the time I drink, it’s time to eat, and my stomach doesn’t have enough space for the water 20 minute later. I used to try to drink most my fluids at night but sometimes I fall asleep. I am taking the Multivitamin daily. I try to go on 20 minute walks 3 days a week because I certainly don’t want to lose my stamina for exercise later. I am 156lbs. And I have stalled there for 2 weeks. I am 4 weeks post op. Anyone else feeling lethargic??

[Arabesque 7,467]

The lethargy is pretty common. I made up bottles of diluted hydralite (it was too sweet at full strength) to boost my energy levels. The electrolytes, including glucose, which give you a boost. You may find it a little easier to drink too than just plain Water to help with your Fluid intake.

Good luck.

[RickM 1,752]

It can happen early on, and yes, it does seem as if we are eating and drinking all the time. Running out of gas and/or having to take a nap midday is not unusual for a while. Hydration, or lack thereof, can do it (how is your urine - clear and pale is good and a sign of adequate hydration, more deeply colored is not?) Does your program have you taking Iron and/or B12 - those are the typical micronutrient causes early on (B12 not so much with the sleeve, but some people run short anyway.)

Protein might be part of the problem particularly if you are depending upon GENEPRO for it - that's a questionable product that doesn't provide as much protein as they imply (what exactly does "equates to 30g" mean?). Try changing product or doubling up on it.

Our diets early on are heavily biased toward protein (and water!) with everything else being secondary, which means that we often aren't getting the carbohydrates needed to maintain our energy balance (and some go overboard on that under the belief that it will improve their weight loss.) Some programs specifically have their patients doing a bit of mild "carb loading" to help avoid this problem. Try having some oatmeal or cream of wheat for Breakfast, or unsweetened apple sauce as a snack and see if that improves things.

[Lovely2020 24]

Thanks Rick. I think it’s my lack of square Water