Get so sleepy after I eat.

[towanda825 1]

I am just over a month post-op and have begun noticing that I get so sleepy after I eat a solid meal (not shakes).

To the point where I cannot focus on doing much other than wanting to go take a nap. Usually passes within 30-45 minutes, but I find it strange. I know I am not over eating, my portions are pretty small and I don't get to the point where I feel full after meals either. I'm worried of "stretching" I think, so I don't push my limits with filling up my new stomach.

Has anyone else experienced this sleepy feeling after eating??

[RJ'S/beginning 5,357]

Only a month out you are still healing young lady. And anything even eating can cause fatigue. Just follow your bodies requirements at this point. It knows best!

I get hot when I eat...It is called food sweats. I hate that.....Don't know how many others get that!?

[amazon 579]

I agree with RJ. You're still recovering and healing. That takes energy. Don't fight what your body needs (rest).

If a month or so from know you're in the same boat, just take a hard look at what you're eating. If I have something with too many carbs, I want a nap!

[kaninag 35]

Town da...how are you doing with this now? I too am having a similar issue but my heart also races.

[teshadb 203]

I am 10 months out and there are times it happens to me still it's weird I can't barely keep my eyes open. Then it passes and I'm good. I don't get it. I don't over stuff myself either and it's not every time I eat.

[millergirl314 168]

I'm over a year out and it happens to me sometimes too. I don't understand it either, it's like a food coma but I didn't stuff my face. Weird.

[kaninag 35]

This is depressing! I thought these feeling were supposed to eventually go away

[towanda825 1]

Hi guys! I am actually doing so much better with the sleey feeling. I still get it evey so often, but no where near as bad as a few months ago. Ugh, hated that. And RJ, I also experienced the "food Sweats" you mentioned, my frineds and I refer to it as the "meat sweats". HAHA! Aslo not fun, but it doesn't last very long either.

However, I am still dealing with the ever present and annoying Burping as soon as I put something in my mouth. Could just be Water and I instantly start to burp. You guys? Can anyone tell me that this will go away too.

Thanks!!

Edited March 18, 2015 by towanda825

[kaninag 35]

Glad to hear yours has gotten better. I hope mine goes away soon. I can't see if its affected by what I eat in particular. I think its just food in general

[towanda825 1]

Glad to hear yours has gotten better. I hope mine goes away soon. I can't see if its affected by what I eat in particular. I think its just food in general

Awww, hang in there, it should get better. Yeah, mine wasn't specific to any kind of foods either. Just anything in general put me in a near coma. How long does it last you? Mine was about 20-30 minutes and just happened again last week, actually. Had been 2-3 weeks since the last incident.

~W~

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Almost two tears out here snd it happens to me once a week or so. I get terribly sleepy after a meal but the feeling passes in about 30 minutes or so.

I thought it was just me.

[KristenVSG2014 1,871]

Glad I found this older thread. This happens to me a few times a week. I can't seem to find any cause. The only consistency is it is usually lunch and maybe I've waited a little too long to eat. After I eat all I can think about (and sometimes I give in) is taking a nap. I almost feel drugged or buzzed. That overwhelming sleepiness that you can't fight.

I wonder what causes this? I'll ask my doctor next month!

[kaninag 35]

If your doctor has any insight please share! Mine didnt seem worried about it and didn't offer any info either. It really feels like I have eaten an entire thanksgiving feast and i need to nap!!!

It went away for awhile but its starting to occur again. Now I have noticed it happens more when I dont measure my food and eat things that are a little more carb dense.

[Shainadelphia 69]

I also get food sweats after eating!

And I don't feel tired but I start these intense yawning episodes around 3 pm that I can't control!

Sometimes I think it's because I haven't had enough Protein, but who knows. I get plenty of sleep at night..

[KristenVSG2014 1,871]

If your doctor has any insight please share! Mine didnt seem worried about it and didn't offer any info either. It really feels like I have eaten an entire thanksgiving feast and i need to nap!!!

It went away for awhile but its starting to occur again. Now I have noticed it happens more when I dont measure my food and eat things that are a little more carb dense.

My doctor had the same reaction. He didn't seem concerned. Sigh. Oh well. It's a small price to pay, I guess!