Banded on April 17, 2008 Is it normal to feel weak?

Alexandra · April 27, 2008

I was banded on April 17, 2008. I'm so weak from not getting any food. I am still on full liquids and I drink the slim fast low carb (when I can find it). I'm losing a little bit of weight, but I'm very weak. Is that normal? My belly itches something terrible too!

(Posted on behalf of Miss Daisy.)

Alexandra · April 27, 2008

Miss Daisy, the answer to your question is YES, it is normal to feel a little weak as you're in the liquid phase. Be sure you're getting enough Protein and liquids, and your body will adjust. But you're definitely going through something and you're still healing, so take it easy.

The itching belly is due to healing. It too is perfectly normal. Congratulations on your banding!!

JerseyGirl2u · April 27, 2008

Miss Daisy, the answer to your question is YES, it is normal to feel a little weak as you're in the liquid phase. Be sure you're getting enough Protein and liquids, and your body will adjust. But you're definitely going through something and you're still healing, so take it easy.
The itching belly is due to healing. It too is perfectly normal. Congratulations on your banding!!

Feeling Week IS NOT NORMAL! Your body is giving you WARNING Signs!!! Your lacking minerals in your body. You may not be taking in enough Protein!! Are you taking your Vitamins???? I was banded on 4/16/08 and I have not once felt a WEEK moment!!! I'm takin in approx 72-84 grams of protein... how much are you taking in??? I also take in chewable centrums, B12, C, Calcium w/D. Please call your Dr... even better, your neutritionist. Lots of luck!

Bea1128 · April 27, 2008

I agree. I never once felt weak. I felt tired if I would move around a lot right after surgery, but never weak. And that tired feeling passed within a few days. As a matter of fact, I've never had more energy than I do right now. I made sure I was getting in all of my Protein from shakes, protein Water (Isopure), and broth. In the days following surgery I wasn't hungry, but I still had my protein. And of course my Vitamins. If you're feeling that bad, call your doctor.

Alexandra · April 27, 2008

Well, everyone's experience is different, of course, but it can indeed be perfectly normal to feel a little weak and dizzy when adjusting to a drastically reduced caloric intake. My point was that it's nothing to panic about, but it is something to address. Taking in enough Protein and fluids is vital, of course.

ErikMesa · April 27, 2008

I felt weak the first week or so. I realized it was because I wasn't eating (drinking) enough and my doctor said to have a few extra Protein shakes. After surgery I couldn't even drink half a shake so it was tough.

After about 10 days I started on mushy stuff like yougart and Soup with really small noodles and felt alot better. I also increased my Water intake.

ErikMesa :huh2:

Kat225 · April 28, 2008

I was feeling very weak the first week or so after surgery. I know it was due to my lack of food intake. I was on Clear Liquids for about 5-6 days. This was just broth, SF Jello, SF popsicles, and crystal light. I started to get my strength back as I went on the mushy stage when I got to eat things with more nutritional value. I don't know if this is normal but it was for me. I wasn't able to eat or drink very much so there wasn't much choice in the matter.