OH OH Oh........

I have been banded for 8 months now and am eating better and getting moving more so WHY do I feel lethargic?

I mean I eat well get my Vitamins, sleep well 6-7hour a day (since I work nights) and am active...

I dont know why but I should be feeling more energy with a pep in my step but all I wanna do is lie down and sleep...

SIGH

I just noticed a huge change in my energy level a well, and I am about 7 months post op. I would love to get some information on this as well!

Maybe you need to get your iron levels checked.

I agree with janB23.... I was also very tired. Told the nurse at a recent fill and she got the dr. to order a blood panel. When it came back and my iron was almost non-existent....Starting taking Iron supplements in addition to my multivitiam, calicum and b-complex... I have much more energy and work out twice a day 2 days a week and run/jog/walk 3 miles everyday. you should definately tell your doc or nurse!! BamaMom

Have your iron and vitamin D levels checked. Some multi-vitamins are low in vit. D.

I take a multi vit... additional vit D and an iron supplement but I'm still tired...

Hmm I wonder if I should refill the vitamin d prescription I was supposed to be taking? My surgeon said my levels were low, but the calcium chew I take has vitamin d in it. I too have been really tired lately and feel I've been struggling more in my workouts. Mine seemed to start when I started taking birth control, so I stopped taking it, it's only been 3 days since I've been off it. If it continues I'll mention it at my next visit next month. I'll refill the vitamin d in the mean time though

Seems that a lot of Lap Banders struggle with anemia.. myself included. When I found out and started taking iron supplements, it made a huge difference. As far as vitamin D.. my family doc suggested getting 15 minutes of sunshine a day.. without sunblock.. as many days as possible. WOW! What a difference that makes for me. Here in northern Michigan it's been raining and gloomy for two days and I'm desperate for my sunshine fix!! Does a little sun therapy help anyone else??

I am on that page,, the sunshine I think really helps! I went for a 45 min jog today (had been a couch potato for three days) and I feel like a new woman! Sunny Cali weather!:Banane04: