Extreme Fatigue

[SarahStLouis 1]

I am approximately 1 1/2 weeks post-op and for the past few days I have been experiencing extreme fatigue. I have been concentrating on getting all Protein, taking Vitamins, etc....

Anybody have any ideas or experience this as well?

Thanks.

[spoiltmom 44]

I think your just healing still. Are you getting plenty of sleep at night?

[highland 168]

Have you been drinking your 64 oz of Water everyday? This is critical.

[Bodacious Barbie 5]

I am 1 week post opt and I too am feeling the same way. I stopped my Iron pills fir 2 days due to Constipation, and now Thai it's been resolved just started them back up again this morning. I know for a fact I'mmot getting enough Water. I'm gonna work harder at getting the recommended amount daily. My Protein intake has been good though. Hope I feel better after increasing water and taking my iron again. Didn't helpthat I was anemic prior to surgery I'm sure. Hope you feel better soon as well.

[Ruth613 0]

Nifrex is also an Iron supplement that happenes to be very easy on stomach with less chance of Constipation. you may want to ask your doctor about it. Good Luck with every thing. can't wait to be on this side with you guys hopefully soon.

I am 1 week post opt and I too am feeling the same way. I stopped my iron pills fir 2 days due to constipation, and now Thai it's been resolved just started them back up again this morning. I know for a fact I'mmot getting enough Water. I'm gonna work harder at getting the recommended amount daily. My Protein intake has been good though. Hope I feel better after increasing water and taking my iron again. Didn't helpthat I was anemic prior to surgery I'm sure. Hope you feel better soon as well.

[asksdf 5]

I felt the same way. I pretty much slept the whole week after the surgery. sleep - wake up - drink something - watch tv - sleep and repeat

[Jenn1214 120]

It took me a while to get back to feeling like myself. I attributed it to no solid food, anesthesia, and stress from surgery. Rest as much as you can and keep hydrated and you should start feeling better soon.

[YngGram 73]

I ddn't get tired until week 2. Then it was like somebody stole my energy, I did the sleep, drink, sleep, eat, sleep, sleep & sleep for about a week then I was fine. Get the Water in and time will take care of it.

[SarahStLouis 1]

Thanks for the suggestions... definitely need to up the Water intake!

[54Shirley 105]

Make sure you get between 60-80G of Protein a day.

We were put on Flintstones Complete with CHOLINE.

They are chewable, but all this combined was suppose to help you.

It did to a degree. I still had healing to do, so I slept sometimes,

but was not dead to the world.

Look up Choline, and see what it can do for you.

[betheboo 40]

U also have to think about how few of.calories u r eating.... That's not gonna give ur body much fuel & ur body is trying to heal. Hang in there! It'll get better!

[Mama Lisa 0]

Day 12 here and think I am going through this, too. Got out with daughter and did some shopping, but have felt like someone pulled the plug on my energy ever since! Think I over did it. Took it easy on Sunday and Monday. Today looks like it may be another day of rest. RATS. Have stuff I want to get done!!!

[Chrissy29 1]

I am approximately 1 1/2 weeks post-op and for the past few days I have been experiencing extreme fatigue. I have been concentrating on getting all Protein, taking Vitamins, etc....

Anybody have any ideas or experience this as well?

Thanks.

I am 15 days post op and that is my biggest complaint.--NO ENERGY! Some days are better than others and I guess the bad days are getting less. You have to remind yourself that you just had surgery and your calorie intake has dropped dramatically, that is what I tell myself. From what I understand this too shall pass, I just wish it would hurry up because I have places to go and things to do!!!

[Suzanne02780 12]

Great to find this. I thought I was a rare case.

[AZ Gary 149]

How much caffeine were you drinking pre-op? (Coffee diet soda etc?) I was drinking a fair amount and was always tired during the pre-op diet stage, but my body got over the need for it.