Why am I so tired when I wake up in the morning?

[Bandrea2011 0]

I'm two weeks pos op, and I wake up feeling tired. I'm just wondering why, and could it be from lack of nutrition? How can I fix this? I have lost five pounds since the surgery! :-)

[mattie7632 24]

residual anesthesia and general toll on the body from surgery. Plus caloric changes. This will pass. Make sure you have your Protein shakes/greek yogurt and Vitamins as soon as you are allowed

I'm two weeks pos op, and I wake up feeling tired. I'm just wondering why, and could it be from lack of nutrition? How can I fix this? I have lost five pounds since the surgery! :-)

[Bandrea2011 0]

That explains a lot. Thanks for replying to my question. I'm starting my Vitamins today. :-)

[zionsongbird 1]

YOU PROBABLY NEED MORE Protein. IT GIVES YOU ENERGY. ALSO, DO YOU HAVE sleep APNEA? EVER HAD A sleep STUDY? SLEEP APNEA MAKES YOU VERY TIRED, BECAUSE YOU ARE WAKING UP ALL THRU THE NIGHT BECAUSE YOU STOP BREATHING.

ALSO, MAKE SURE YOUR GETTING YOUR Vitamins IN.

[54Shirley 105]

Muscle Milk Lite is great stuff. "for your protein" Go on ebay and type in MUSCLE MILK, and you will see the Distributors, and how many different flavors are available to you.

We were instructed to take Flintstones Complete with Choline "chewable" I do about 4 a day. keeps your pep up... They are good Vitamins.

[mountaingirlCO 9]

My doc suggests not having much high cal liquids but I have found 4oz of OJ first thing in the morning to be very helpful - just don't over do it.

[BirdGirlEm 1]

You may be having night time reflux due to the band being placed and tight. It is not unusual to have some reflux at first. My doc told me it can be a cause of poor sleep and insomnia post-op. My suggestion, in addition to the good ideas the other members had, is to elevated the head of your bed at night. Use pillows or elevate the foot with a large book or brick under the feet at the head of the bed. I have had this when my band was too tight and it was really a pain. I do think you should be checked for sleep apnea, particularly if you are on pain medications since they can make apnea worse. Just think, as the weight comes off you will find you sleep so much better!

[JourneyGirl 10]

My nutritionist said above all else make sure you are getting your daily Protein, Fluid and Vitamins. If you are still tired then it could be something else. But the majority of the time that is what it is.

Hope this helps.

[Bandrea2011 0]

Thanks for all of the advise I have gotten, it turns out that I wasnt getting enough Water and Vitamins in. I'm feeling much better now.

[minimeme 1]

How is your exercise? I know it is harder to get moving when you feel exhausted, but it will help. It is all about changing habits and adding exercise is going to be one of the habits you have to get into.

[Bandrea2011 0]

I walk at the mall every other day for an hour, I also dance with the dance central game for the xbox 360. It counts my calories burned. Its a lot of fun.