Hi

I am still experiencing quite a bit of fatigue though I was banded last July.

I eat mostly chicken, so I believe I am getting enough protein. I also drink a high level protein shake each day.

I take vitamins and minerals. I sleep 7 hours a night, sometimes more on the weekend.

After working 10 hours, I just want to lay down when I get home.

My shoulders and upper back get achey if I have to stand in line more than a few minutes.

Ive lost 70 pounds, my blood work is perfect, my blood pressure is also perfect ---the doctor sees nothing wrong.

Any ideas or thoughts about this?

How is your energy level?

I have so much to do today, but all I want to do is hang out in bed and read a book with my cat

Thank you for any feedback!

~hiddn

I have found additional vitamin B, beyond what is included in the average multivitamin, helps me with my energy level.

I have found additional Vitamin B, beyond what is included in the average multivitamin, helps me with my energy level.

I was just going to say the same thing. I will add that some people don't absorb B12 well (which I think is the energy and metabolism boosting B vitamin). I would suggest a sublingual b12 that dissolves under your tongue. I heard this is the best way to get it to absorb. They sell them at CVS and various places.

I'd like to know if you see a noticeable difference. If you do add B12 or a B complex, would you come back and post to let us know?

Best wishes.

Hi

Thank you for replying to my original post!

I take sublingual Vit. B-12. I also take a Vit. D-3 spray. It does seem that I am lacking something, but I don't know what. I take extra calcium with D-3 and magnesium. And a few other things.

I don't exercise much because of an injured knee -- but sometimes I walk, sometimes I ride a stationary bike.

Has anyone found that increasing exercise helped with fatigue?

Ive never been anemic and rarely get sick.

I don't think Im depressed.

Just puzzled.

Thank you very much for responding. It's nice to be in touch.

~hiddn

I still have fatigue at 20 months post-op. I also take sub-lingual B-12. I believe the reason I still have fatigue is because in 2006 I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). They say the two go hand in hand.

The shoulder and upper back acheyness you mentioned is a symptom of FMS. I'm not trying to diagnose you over the internet, just telling you my own experience.

Yes, I found excersise boosts my energy level tremendously. I highly reccomend it. There are just so many benefits to it, including weight loss. Start off slow, being carefull of your knee of course, and gradually increase your duration/intensity. Hope you feel better soon.

I still have fatigue at 20 months post-op. I also take sub-lingual B-12. I believe the reason I still have fatigue is because in 2006 I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). They say the two go hand in hand.

The shoulder and upper back acheyness you mentioned is a symptom of FMS. I'm not trying to diagnose you over the internet, just telling you my own experience.

Thank you for sharing your experience at the risk of being misinterpreted I appreciate your response and have several friends with FMS and CFS. I could have it -- or not.

I think I will try increasing my exercise to more often and regular -- as part of my day, and see if my body responds.

I'll write again about this when I'm feeling better!

~hiddn

Yes, I found excersise boosts my energy level tremendously. I highly reccomend it. There are just so many benefits to it, including weight loss. Start off slow, being carefull of your knee of course, and gradually increase your duration/intensity. Hope you feel better soon.

Thank you for responding.

I have heard exercise really helps, but I am soooooo tired! Still, I will be increasing my exercise to daily -- even if it is just a 10 minute walk.

I will have to force myself for a while, I think.

Hopefully I'll see results and I will write back here if/when I do!

Im glad to hear it has been a big help to you

~hiddn

Yes, I found excersise boosts my energy level tremendously. I highly reccomend it. There are just so many benefits to it, including weight loss. Start off slow, being carefull of your knee of course, and gradually increase your duration/intensity. Hope you feel better soon.

I only recently realized this. The other day, I woke up just out of it, and feeling like I was getting sick. I pushed myself and went to my kickboxing class and at the end I was like I feel so much better. It was great!