Hi everyone, I was banded on the 6th of october, and everything went great....I am soo tired though...not on pain meds, but i have no energy whatsoever. Has anyone else experienced this? Even when i get out of the house, I feel like no doing anything...is this normal? Otherwise all is well, I can't wait to go to the dr on Mondday and see how much weight I have lost!

Good morning all! It is so reassuring to see other people describe the exact same feelings or emotions!

I posted yesterday, and went to my first wls support group last night. Good insight, and from the other folks there and the Doctor, I learned that absolutely I am still tired/drained/exhausted. Body is recovering from major surgery and affects of anesthesia are powerful and long lasting. Also, not enough protien! Protien is the bodies fuel-- but for now what it fuels is recovery.

So I am working on those ideas today! Mind feels better this AM. Will keep u all posted!

Tracy

For me the fatigue lasted months, but I expected fatigue as I have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. The nice thing is that it does get better.

Hang in there.

I was banded on the 6th also, and about the 5th day I started feeling like myself and haven't looked back. The Dr and dietitian gave me a menu to eat EVERY HOUR. I thought that was a mistake, but after checking with them they said it is correct. Something like, protein shakes, 4 a day, (4-6 oz), sf jello, broth, diluted cream soup, decaff teas, popsicles, ff sf choc pudding, 'soupy' cream of wheat or oatmeal, Crystal light, ff sf yogurt. I think that is why my energy returned quickly. I've been going for walks and that helps. Don't forget to drink lots of water. It helps. Good luck.