No energy

CherieCude · August 4, 2006

I'm two weeks out and have lost 15 pounds, but I don't have enough energy to walk to the car to go to work. I expected to bounce back sooner. Has anyone else experienced this? How soon will it pass?

the best me · August 4, 2006

Hey Cherie! Yup, normal! You'll get a boost of energy when you start eating more/better. Try to up your protien intake. Egg Drop Soup is a great Soup for this stage. The first time I had that I felt soooooo much better! Or bean soup, watered down, pureed, if needed. Get some food in you! But follow your doc's post-op diet stages. Keep it liquid or mushy, whatever your doc remommends. It gets better!

Oh, and welcome to LBT!

Teresita · August 4, 2006

Yes that is normal. The bed or sofa can drain you and the anesthesia takes forever to wear off. Like Kathy said Protein should help boost your energy. Beans are a good source of Protein. Slim fast optima, it has sugar but if you are not eating it's ok. Atkins advantage shakes are full of protein and less sugar. Low fat yogurt, sugar free pudding and etc.

Are you taking Vitamins, they help and walking will help you get your energy back. Start walking around in your home and sit when you have to.

Good Luck

CCBSTX · August 4, 2006

Normal stuff! You are still recovering and adjusting. Give yourself time. REst when you can, eat your Protein, and take your Vitamins. Give it awhile. Make sure your calories are too low.

Shawn