I was sleeved on June 24th and still can't take a shower without feeling exhausted much less walk a mile or two. Of course I did almost die from internal bleeding but still I am amazed at what some of you can do soon after surgery. I hope to start some soft foods after my dr visit thur and maybe that will give me the energy. I have yet to finish a shake, usually just 3 or 4 sips is all I can gag down so I know I'm not getting the protein but I am getting the fluids in. I'm proud of you girls and guys that have the energy to get on with living hopefully I will be there soon too.

I was sleeved on the 24th too! I am sorry to hear about your complications - Scary! I don't think I could walk 2 miles yet, but I do have to say each day is getting better and better! The drinking/eating is getting easier and I feel like I can finally do some normal things.

Lyndyjo, I had bleeding as well, and it is going to add some time to your recovery. I am just now getting a little energy! I made a trip to the grocery store last Friday...I felt OK and thought that walking around with a grocery cart would help me get some excercise...it was OK but by the time I got to checkout I was out of breath and felt like I tried to do too much. I bet in about two weeks you will feel like a new person...I am still severely anemic from the amount of blood I lost and from my body adjusting to the transfusions...give yourself time, be gentle with yourself. I wish you the best and I hope you will keep us updated.quote name='lyndynojo' timestamp='1309886047' post='174379']

I was sleeved on June 24th and still can't take a shower without feeling exhausted much less walk a mile or two. Of course I did almost die from internal bleeding but still I am amazed at what some of you can do soon after surgery. I hope to start some soft foods after my dr visit thur and maybe that will give me the energy. I have yet to finish a shake, usually just 3 or 4 sips is all I can gag down so I know I'm not getting the protein but I am getting the fluids in. I'm proud of you girls and guys that have the energy to get on with living hopefully I will be there soon too.

Thank you so much for your replies. I am still anemic also though I didn't get any blood. I know that part of my problem is my calorie intake. If I can't have what I want to eat I would just as soon do without, I have always been that way. And I have never liked the after taste of sugarfree. I will keep you in my prayers Lolasmom for a quick recovery. When was ur surgery?

I was sleeved on 5/23/11 and I had my emergency surgery for the bleeding on 6/1/11. I'm six weeks out today and I feel pretty good, but I felt really horrible for about a month. It just takes time.

Hiya I was sleeved june 10th... and im still not having much energy but i know its because i cant stand the shakes either, im now and only just on mushies, of which i will have 4 weeks of then hopefully i will be able to start to eat normal food...i have orfered friut protein from the health shop, i was also told your body can only manage 25 grams of protein in one shot... has anyone tried the protein shots ?... good luck on ur recovery.

That was me too!! I would take a shower and wash my hair and have to sleep for 3 hours! LOL

I didn't have bleeding from surgery, but did become anemic from surgery tho. The reason was I had finished my peroid 2 days before (and I am a heavy bleeder), 3 days after surgery, I started again!! YAY ME! I bled for another week!

I was so pale and exhausted. I felt awful. I went to my primary care dr. and he took some more of my blood LOL and told me that I was severly anemic. Gave me some Iron pills to take and in 2 days, I was feeling so much better. I am taking 325 mg of Ferruous Gluconate twice a day and what a difference it makes!! Get you some, with the advice of your dr. of course! I also take 2 of the BA iron chews at bedtime.

You will also feel better when you can eat more. That helps too! I am 8 weeks out now and can go all day!

Good luck. You will feel better in time!

Kelly

I bought the shots and they are beyond disgusting. If I could chug them I might could get one down but a sip at a time, never. Lol. Hopefully I can start on baked fish and such after my dr appt thur, at least that is what my nutrition booklet they gave me says then I think it will all get a little better.

I have some iron tablets to pick up tomorrow... cant wait to last all day lol.... im still so happy ive had this done...I LOVE MY SLEEVE....

Don't worry - this is completely normal for some. I honestly didn't feel up to much at all until about 3 to 4 weeks after surgery. I was honestly expecting to be up and running about after a couple of days from all the "surgery is a breeze" stories I read about the internet!

I talked to someone at my surgery group and he admitted he also had 'kitten strength' for weeks after. I'm sure it'll all start to click as you start to get better over the next week or so.

It took me about 6 weeks to get normal energy, and I had no complications but yo-yo-ing blood pressure. One day my energy just came back. I know REAL food helped. Just be good to yourself and push the liquids and you'll be there in no time. Mine literally was sudden: one morning I simply felt great!

I was sleeved on June 24th and still can't take a shower without feeling exhausted much less walk a mile or two. Of course I did almost die from internal bleeding but still I am amazed at what some of you can do soon after surgery. I hope to start some soft foods after my dr visit thur and maybe that will give me the energy. I have yet to finish a shake, usually just 3 or 4 sips is all I can gag down so I know I'm not getting the protein but I am getting the fluids in. I'm proud of you girls and guys that have the energy to get on with living hopefully I will be there soon too.

Hi-

I too am exhausted after my morning shower..

today was much better, still fighting dizziness, Surgeon had me do a blood test.

and then I heaved my lunch... at least my Breakfast shake stayed down...

Don't worry sweetie, everyone is different and you did have a complication. Don't push yourself, just keep your liquids and protein up as much as possible, get your vitamins in if you can and allow your body the time it needs. It takes a while for everyone to adjust to their new way of eating and getting energy back. You'll get there on your own time!

Thank you all so much. Just knowing I'm not alone helps so much. Also hearing that it is normal to feel this way after all of the easy recoveries you hear about. I still can't believe I really did this. Lol

Im the same i still cant believe i have done it... no regrets at all.

Totally normal! I remember starting to was my hair in the shower and then leaning against the shower door unable to finish without my husband's help.

Up your carbs a little- it will help with some short term energy. You, all of you who are weak, are recovering from major major surgery! I heard a doctor on the radio saying stomach surgery and open heart surgery are the two worst to recover from. Give yourself time~ It was almost three weeks before I started walking more than a few blocks and I am up to an hour a day now-PLUS Water aerobics as my body rejoices in losing some weight to carry . IT WILL GET BETTER!

Meanwhile though I encourage you all to FIND SOME Protein YOU CAN TOLERATE! With your new tiny tummies you are not going to be able to get all your protein from food for quite some time and you really need it to help with your stamina and to keep your body from feeding on muscle instead of fat cells when your calories are so low. This is a proven thing! I too hated most of the first ones I tried but finally found one I can tolerate mixed with decaf coffee and blended with ice. I also rely totally on unjury chicken soup- it tastes like chicken Soup packets- just add at least 12 ounces of water or more, not 8, or it is way too salty. The web site Vitalady.com will sell you a single serving of any of the protein that they sell- that is how I found my favorite. Also get unflavored portein and add it to soup, pudding, etc. GET YOUR PROTEIN!

Be good to yourselves- this is early on in a long journey!