I'm 5 Days Post Op And Exhausted! Is This Normal?

[2savemylife 2]

i am 5 days post op, and have been so exhausted since my surgery I have mainly been resting. I have been having some trouble with gas however, so I decided to do a lil light exercise so i did about 20 mins on my rec. bike and then went for a shower, and I had to lean against the shower walls because I was soo exhausted . Is this normal?

[leash 1]

I was also totally exhausted the first week which really surprised me but I found I started getting my energy back within the next week and started walking I am 3 weeks post op tomorrow and am feeling great and back to normal

[2012 359]

Same here, my first week I couldn't believe how much I was sleeping. I could take 2-3 hour long naps and still go to bed at night, which is not normal for me . But you are healing, the surgery is minimally invasive, but still major surgery, so let your body recoup, your energy will come back soon.

[Toddy 758]

The first week I couldn't hold my arms over my head long enough to Shampoo my hair, much less dry it. I had to sit immediately after going upstairs. It was awful and totally unexpected! I felt I started getting some strength and stamina back once I started eating. After the seventh day post-surgery, I was pretty much back to normal, but I haven't forgotten those early days. I have a friend that is getting ready to have lap-band because she has seen my success... I told her I wouldn't come near her that first week because she will hate my guts!

[slojo67 125]

Make sure you're getting your Protein in somehow. It helps you keep up, and it helps you lose weight...

[f1stborn 59]

I started taking women one a day Multivitamin gummies n vit d n Calcium gummies..helped a lot also the Protein powder chocalate shakes

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[musicgirl713 7]

I think it is pretty normal... I was that way too. I think part of it may be dehydration...our bodies go through a lot with surgery and all we are giving it back is liquid. I know that the first week I was only permitted to have Clear liquids so I couldn't get in any Protein and I actually had a really hard time drinking, so I know a big part of my problem was dehydration.

Just keep drinking as much as you can. I hope you feel better!

[fericito 138]

You'll be feeling normal again soon - but yes I think that's pretty common. I mostly sit at work and had two weeks off but was so surprised how hard that first day back was - mostly just exhausting like you said. It does get better.

[Sarah72 21]

This is so reassuring to me! I, too, just had surgery last week and can't believe how tired I am all the time! I hope I turn the corner on this soon!

[hippychick74 22]

You will find everyday is better than the day before. I'm 10 days post op and feel great. I also had a hiatal hernia repair.

[lucie159 89]

I had surgery last week too, I am tired all the time too, glad to know that's normal.

[kcg 6]

As others have written, it`s quite normal but I would suggest that you ensure good intake of Protein, Water and Vitamins especially Iron. This coupled with light exercise helps. Hopefully the tiredness has subsided by now.