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Not much energy

Jen.R

By Jen.R, in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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Jen.R    4

Jen.R
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Just wondering what others may be doing about not having much energy. I had my sleeve surgery Sept 7th 2016 and I have increasingly lost more and more energy. I've been trying different foods to see if any help but none have thus far. I do need to drink more, I find that since I'm not feeling hungry, I don't drink much either. I've been trying to remember, any suggestions?? On the up side I've lost 28lbs.

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laceemouse    631

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I am pre-surgery, but I think you really need to keep up with your Water and Protein goals, even if you don't feel like it.

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I also was sleeved on 09/07 - I didn't have a lot of energy the first 10 or so days. But the last week, I have noticed it was been return. I was actually able to really clean my house today. I've been slacking because I really didn't feel like it. How much Protein are you getting every day? I agree that you may have to increase a little. Will your doctor let you take a B12?

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Jen.R    4

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I also was sleeved on 09/07 - I didn't have a lot of energy the first 10 or so days. But the last week, I have noticed it was been return. I was actually able to really clean my house today. I've been slacking because I really didn't feel like it. How much Protein are you getting every day? I agree that you may have to increase a little. Will your doctor let you take a B12?

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That's awesome that we had our surgery the same day.....I drink my Protein shake in the morning, I've been eating cottage cheese, tuna, yogurt, sometimes I'll eat as much of a high Protein lean cuisine as I can. I was trying the protein Water, but it's awful. I don't know what else to do other than up my fluids, plus I get really cranky, but I think it's just because I'm really tired. I'm hoping my body just needs to adjust and that it happens soon.

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ashleyrowles    15

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You may be getting dehydrated. Dehydration causes fatigue and low energy. If you're not urinating often and if your urine is darker jn color, you r REALLY need to focus on getting your Water in. My first week was tough, but I noticed when I started getting at least 48oz for a few days straight, my energy level started to increase.

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