I am now 5 days post-op and still following my liquid diet. Has anyone else had problems with just feeling weak? I have no energy whatsoever and just feel completely drained. I figure its from the very low calorie intake but just want to see if other people have experienced this and that it is normal to feel this way. Other than that though my recovery is going very well so I can't complain!

Are you getting the proper amount of protein shakes per day ? I was very tired and had no energy the first 2days, but it picked up when my nutritionist told me I wasn't getting enough protien shakes a day. So I went from one 8oz shake to 3 aday . Lots of water. 1/2cup of chicken broth. And V8 juice.

Just being post-op is also going to zap you - get all the sleep your body wants!

_{Just had the surgey on the 14th ... took me a good 5-7 days to start feeling back to normal. Even now almost 3ks past and I am feeling weaker from not being able to work out or do normal "engerizing" activities. it will get better just bare with it!}

Not being able to eat wholesome meals has been very difficult for me. I get lightheaded, dizzy, and weak when I do not eat properly. I am five days post-op and already tired of freakin protein shakes. I need something high in sodium to keep my hunger from going crazy. Although I craze solids, I'm afraid of having any so I don't vomit and end up slipping the band or something. It's more than likely you're not getting enough protein/vitamins/ etc.

Are you allowed soup? Soup was what made the difference for me.It tasted like food which all those sweet protein shakes didn't. Once I was allowed it then the nausea stopped. I ate homemade veggie soups with added lentils, beans etc in for protein( as per my nutritionists instructions). All prepared and frozen prior to surgery

Thanks for the feedback everyone! I think I needed to up my protein intake. Hopefully in a couple of days i start feeling better

REST, REST, REST ..... your body will let you know when it can do more!!

you just had surgery!

make sure you are drinking (sipping in those first few days) lots of water.