When did everyone's stamina return after surgery? I am two weeks post op and still tired. I slept last night and even took a nap today. Just can't seem to get back to normal energy. I did go back to work on Wednesday but I have a desk job...no hard physical labor.

Thanks,

Rachael

I am wondering the same thing, Rachael! I am still exhausted, and have a really hard time sitting upright for any period of time... I am planning to go back to work on Monday, and just hoping that I will have the energy!!!

I've seen some people post that they feel better after only a couple weeks, but it took me about 6 weeks to feel totally human again. I felt ok, but my energy was pretty low until about 6 weeks out. Hang in there.....it does get better Good luck on your journey!!!

I am still exhausted! I had surgery Feb 1st and port revision surgery March 28th. Ugh! I can't get enough sleep!

I started back at Curves 5 days after surgery and my energy levels soared almost immediately. I felt better than I had in 20 years and I still feel great. I was banded August 25, 2010.

hi every one.....I am also so tired....its the third week now...having prtien shakes and baby food...but no stamina...just tired..and worst thing is I dont even get sleep....But my weight loss is good so far...13 lbs almost..

I started back at Curves 5 days after surgery and my energy levels soared almost immediately. I felt better than I had in 20 years and I still feel great. I was banded August 25, 2010.

Wow, my doctor said absolutely no exercise besides walking for a month. I have two more weeks. Maybe I will go back to the gym tomorrow and just walk on the treadmill. It can't hurt....always gave me energy before.

I felt like I had more energy pretty fast but I still had to rest! It took me almost three months to feel awesome and not need a nap during the day! You have to remember you all had major surgery and the body must rest to heal. I know I went to bed by 9 o'clock for the first three months. But I would not change a thing to be almost 4 months post op and have lost 41lbs and be able to do things I did not realize I missed doing was definitely worth going to bed early for 3 months.

Mine came back pretty fast. Back at work after one week ( and dug my car out from under snow). Made it almost through my 10 hour shift, would have stayed the whole thing but my manager asked if I wanted to leave because she knew I had sx and I was a little tired, so I left like 45 min early. I went back to the gym about 2 weeks post op.

I felt like I had more energy pretty fast but I still had to rest! It took me almost three months to feel awesome and not need a nap during the day! You have to remember you all had major surgery and the body must rest to heal. I know I went to bed by 9 o'clock for the first three months. But I would not change a thing to be almost 4 months post op and have lost 41lbs and be able to do things I did not realize I missed doing was definitely worth going to bed early for 3 months.

that's awesome!! congrats!

I was banded on 1/5 and it took me about 8 weeks to feel "normal" again; I had surgery on a Wednesday and was back at work on Monday.

Considering the changes in food choices and having abdominal surgery just make sure that you listen to your body. Everyone told me that it was all part of the healing process, and I totally agree. I feel great energy wise now - I do cardio every other day and that really seems to help give me more energy AND help me get better rest at night. Just take it easy on yourself.