I'm 5 days post op, and I am so tired and lethargic. I find it hard to eat what I am supposed to eat - the protien shakes just aren't filling me up.

Any advice for the lack of energy? Is there something I can do, or is this normal?

Thanks!

Beth

Are you getting out and walking? Getting enough calories in? How about chicken or beef broth? I was back to work at day four and just made sure I was getting lots of protein and I felt fine.

i agree with the post before. Intake of adequate protein is crucial. Walking will provide you with more energy also.......

The most I have done is 3 4-ounce shakes a day.

Really trying to up that today. And I'm going to walk around ikea, so hopefully I'll ner feeling better soon.

Thanks

We are put on Flintstones COMPLETE Chewable Vitamins with CHOLINE.

They work !

Check with your Doc., and see if your run down, and beat ? Do you need vitamins ?

As long as they contain Choline,,, they work ! I do 4 a day. If I get hungry, I chew them, and took care of both problems.

Go on the Flintstone chewable website, and get a coupon, and catch a break on the price.

I have tried other brands,,,,,, but they just don't have the kick that these do.

Talk to your Dr...

be sure to drink lots of water too. if you get dehydrated you will be tired and lethargic. Good luck.

Your body is recovering from surgery, you will be tired. It gets better. Work on drinking your water and protein. I had to set a timer and drink so much of one or the other each time. Sleep is important too. I had it timed to get up and drink protein, then walk 6 blocks, drink water, snooze or just rest, and then start it all over again.

I felt better on day 8. I highly admire those that went back to work in just a few days! That was definitely not me. Make sure to drink plenty of water, take your vitamins and walk. I bet if I would have done those things more I would have felt better sooner. Good luck!