So I am on Day 5 of the pre op shake diet and have really good energy. My headache has subsided and I don't feel like running people over with my car due to hunger.

So this morning, I thought I would take my mind off this whole process for awhile (as this is pretty much all I can think about) and do some gardening and yardwork (I live in Florida). It was a beautiful morning and I am feeling really good!

After planting some shrubs, weeding, and placing some landscape rock......I felt like I was hit with a truck! I assume the energy isn't long sustaining energy? I showered and was pretty much DONE for the rest of the day.

Such a learning process for me. Learning how my body really feels and what it needs. Learning my limitations...and learning to relax when my mind and body want to run, run, run but can't.

Hope everyone had a good weekend?

So I am on Day 5 of the pre op shake diet and have really good energy. My headache has subsided and I don't feel like running people over with my car due to hunger.

So this morning' date=' I thought I would take my mind off this whole process for awhile (as this is pretty much all I can think about) and do some gardening and yardwork (I live in Florida). It was a beautiful morning and I am feeling really good!

After planting some shrubs, weeding, and placing some landscape rock......I felt like I was hit with a truck! I assume the energy isn't long sustaining energy? I showered and was pretty much DONE for the rest of the day.

Such a learning process for me. Learning how my body really feels and what it needs. Learning my limitations...and learning to relax when my mind and body want to run, run, run but can't.

Hope everyone had a good weekend? <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

I feel the same way you do. I'm on day three and took a nap today. Now I feel like I need another nap. I'm assuming loss of energy is normal? V

So I am on Day 5 of the pre op shake diet and have really good energy. My headache has subsided and I don't feel like running people over with my car due to hunger.

So this morning' date=' I thought I would take my mind off this whole process for awhile (as this is pretty much all I can think about) and do some gardening and yardwork (I live in Florida). It was a beautiful morning and I am feeling really good!

After planting some shrubs, weeding, and placing some landscape rock......I felt like I was hit with a truck! I assume the energy isn't long sustaining energy? I showered and was pretty much DONE for the rest of the day.

Such a learning process for me. Learning how my body really feels and what it needs. Learning my limitations...and learning to relax when my mind and body want to run, run, run but can't.

Hope everyone had a good weekend? <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

I am getting banded on the 8th of Feb and am also in Florida... I wish u the best I luck.... We can keep each other updated on our progress... I'm new to the forum but would be good to vent to those who know the feeling

Sure!! Feel free to add me as a friend! Good luck to you.

I thought I was the only one feeling a great lack of energy during pre op diet so I asked my doctor. He told me it is normal. My body is coming down of of the sugar rush it is used to. My body has depended on sugar for so long that its not used to this. He also said the people who choose not to follow the diet end up (usually) crashing worse after surgery because its like quitting sugar cold turkey instead of letting your body get used to things. It makes sense now and hearing other people talk about the lack of energy makes me feel less crazy...lol!! Good luck to you!!

Sure!! Feel free to add me as a friend! Good luck to you.

How do you friend people?

How do you friend people?

I was going to ask same thing lol...

Click on my picture. It takes you to my profile and there is a box that says ADD AS A FRIEND.

During pre-op and after being banded, I had a lot of nervous energy, but the energy didn't have a lot of depth, so was quickly expended.

That's exactley what it is....nervous energy with no depth. Thanks for the "right" words.

I am on day 9 and I feel like I have been hit by a truck. Surgery is on Tuesday... Thank god