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Still Tired and Weak 5 days post op

I am 5 days post op and doing great. No nausea. No vomiting. No surgical pain. I still have the gas discomfort but I understand that's normal and it is subsiding. I am still feeling very weak and tired. I'm up and fixing my food, walking the gas off, and reading or knitting but I am getting exhausted and have to lay down for a nap. Did anyone else experience this kind of tiredness?

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I was exactly the same I was trying to get back into my normal routine but felt extremely tired. The tiredness subsided for me probably about a week and half post op. tiredness is normal, gang in there it'll pass :)

You just had major surgery!!!Maje sure that you are taking in enough liquids. I think that if you buy some Special K protein drink, it might give you some energy. It is clear liquid, if you are still on that. Drink some broth, too! Best wishes! Karen

I was doing pretty good after 1wk and decided to run some errands and then it hit me. It was the beginning of second week and it only lasted 3-4 days, naps were in order.

I've read quite a few threads about ppl feeling the same way, so I would say it's normal.

Be sure you are keeping yourself hydrated and if this doesn't pass in a few days, call your Dr.

I had that extreme fatigue and weakness after my original band surgery, too! It was a lot worse than the pain or the gas. My worst day was the seventh day, and things improved dramatically after that day! Good luck!

I stayed out of work for 3 weeks. The body needs time to heal. Depending on the type of work you do, I recommend you rest your body. I also stayed out long enough until I got at least to the mushy stage. I walk daily and if I went back to work during The liquid stage it would have made me sick,

I stayed out of work for 3 weeks. The body needs time to heal. Depending on the type of work you do, I recommend you rest your body. I also stayed out long enough until I got at least to the mushy stage. I walk daily and if I went back to work during The liquid stage it would have made me sick,

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