Hello all, I'm new here! I'm day 17 post op and while my recovery seems to be going smoothly, I've noticed that my overall energy levels are low beginning in the afternoon. I'm taking my supplements, hitting my protein targets and drinking plenty of fluids. My suspicion is that it's a no/low-carb thing... Has anyone else experienced this and does this subside over time? Perhaps when more foods are introduced into the diet?

My energy level was so sad for the first month, around week 5 I noticed it picking up and now that I am going to the gym I have even more energy then before the surgery. I think it is a combo of getting over the surgery itself, starting to get more from the food you are cleared to eat and losing weight and getting into that fat burning mode. Just try to stay hydrated, get at least 60grams of protein a day and take a good multivitamin. I think your levels should even out. If you still feel really run down by two or so months out you may need to have some blood work done to see what might be going on. Otherwise it sounds pretty normal for day 17 to me.

I am 20 days and I feel the same way!!!! No energy!!! It very frustrating!!!

My energy level was low during the first 4-5 weeks, especially late afternoon to early evening. Even though you are doing all of the right things, your body is still recovering from surgery. I started feeling an abundance of energy during week 6. I hope it continues!

I "crashed" a few times in weeks 3 and 4. I'm into week 5 now and starting to feel better. I really haven't changed much from last week to this week.