First let me say how awesome everyone is on this website. I've mostly been a lurker, but found the info and experiences invaluable.

I was banded last week (4/29/10). So far, most of the reactions everyone else has shared - gas, shoulder pain, chest tightness (sometimes), etc.

One problem I'm having a hard time dealing with is being tired. It's ridiculous! Fortunately, I work from home. I couldn't have made it in an office! I'll have an OK night's sleep and then need to take a 2-hour nap at lunch time.

Is this common? If so, when does it go away?!? Zzzzzz.......

Your body is still recovering from surgery so being tired is perfectly normal. Also, the greatly reduced nutritional intake is bound to make you tired and lack energy. Once you are back on solid food and get all your protein in each day you will feel better.

Yes it is VERY normal and your body NEEDS it!!

I slept for 3 days straight pretty much. Then by the 5th-6th day I got more and more energy.

My doctor stressed the importance of taking the pain meds when needed and sleeping..and I did just that!

Take it easy and rest..you have the rest of your life to be active!

Thanks so much for the encouragement! It happened again today. Decent night's sleep. 2-hour nap at noon. 1-hour nap at 5p. I'll try to be patient!

Do they have you on broth and other sfree liquids? My doctor had me start back on my vitamins when i got home yesterday and I swear they are helping alot. the protein in the broth seems to help too. some people just take longer to get all the anesthetic out of their system too. Just make yourself get up and move around some and maybe that will help.

I am feeling great today and hope it stays that way.

your body will tell you what you need...listen. Take care

I am on broth, etc., but I am also taking vitamins every day. The strange thing is that it's gotten worse the past few days. 3 or 4 days post-op wasn't so bad. Now (8 days), it's really a struggle.

I can't say I had the periods of exhaustion like you are having, but I've noticed more so than ever how sensitive I am to carbs. Even with the reduced intake in food, if I happen to eat a meal a little heavier on the carbs, I am nodding at my desk for 1/2 hour.

But that being said, you are healing and shouldn't necessarily worry about that kind of stuff right now. If you are able, continue to rest when you're tired. I don't see a reason that once your body adjusts and you are taking in more foods (and more variety) that it shouldn't straighten out soon. Best of luck in your journey.

Yes, its normal in recovery................you'll find a new energy soon

Yes, its normal in recovery................you'll find a new energy soon

I can vouch for that! My energy levels are through the roof right now! Hang in there it gets much better. i am four weeks post op as of today.

Yep I did the same thing, it took me about 3-4 weeks to get over the tired thing. Good luck.

Wow! Good to know that it's normal. THANK YOU everyone! Can't wait to get back...zzzzzzzz

I was banded on April 28th and am just now starting to feel better. I work out of the house too and I have limited my outside travel, I think the post op diet is quite tough to maintain and I know I have had headaches almost everyday till yesterday. Ready for some variety, stay active good luck.