I'm 9 days post op. I've been feeling like I'm making good progress healing and I'm compliant with my post-op diet.

But ...

It feels like over the past 3 days, I'm declining, getting more tired and weak.

I'm doing a few household chores, taking care of work online and trying to get out and walk a little (not much though). I've run some errands like going to the post office and dry cleaners. But I feel very tired and weak.

Is this normal?

Edited March 19, 201016 yr by Drasan

Thank God - It's not just me!! I can usually get chores and tidying up down by about noon and then I'm beat. Today I fell asleep after lunch for about two hours. I'm also freezing all the time. I just keeo reminding myself that I'm not even two weeks past major surgery and I need to rest. Couple that with no appetite(i.e., no fuel coming in) and being tired is understandable.

It's part of the process. As you recover, you take on more of your everyday responsibilities--and they really do tucker you out.

It gets better---fast. Truly. It won't be long before you feel like "yourself" again.

i,too, have been experiencing the "tired and weak" issues. it's been the past two days for me along with some stomach pains and chest pains and etc. i slept for extended amounts of time just felt worn out after not doing much at all. today has been a bit better though. granted i did get in more protein today than i have been so i wonder if that's part of it. i've also noticed that i'm freezing all the time, too.

As long as you're getting in your protein, 60-80 grams and plenty of fluids, 64 OZ your body shouldn't need much more. With the grams will come carbs which will give you some energy. Your body won't be suffering from malnutrition if you eat your protein and drink your water.

I soooo know how you all feel. That was actually my biggest complaint after. I was banded 2/3. It took me over three weeks to feel back to about normal. It was about the time I finally added some real food and some coffee/hot tea. I can remember being wiped out just halfway through unloading the dishwasher! It was over a week before I left my house.

It does get better. Hope you feel back to normal soon.

Thank you for your replies!

I was wondering if I was just a wuss or something. Oh yes, and I am always cold too.

I'm having a little trouble getting 64 oz of Clear liquids in .. almost there, working on it. I've started supplementing my Protein with protein Water which also counts toward the 64 oz clear liquids.

It's so nice having cohorts.

Thanks again!