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No Energy

I'm one week out and have absolutely no energy. Is this normal?

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  • june13sleever
    june13sleever

    Yes. Take a nap

  • I am a week out too and know what you mean. 15 mins up and I have to sit again. Took about a 2 hr nap today. We just have to hang in.... It will get better!!!

  • hope2Bfitand40
    hope2Bfitand40

    Yes, I took a nap everyday at lunch in my car for 3 weeks. I don't think I got my energy back until I was about 5-6 weeks post op. I feel really great now at 10-11 weeks post op. My advice is to

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I'm 4 wks postop and still tired! Dr says it's normal and can take up to 6 wks or so to feel normal again. Then add the low calories and trying to get enough fluids, well it's no wonder we're tired. Throw in some crazy hormonal changes in the mix too! I would take a shower to try and recharge, and have to rest after cuz the shower took all my energy!! It just takes time.

Im 4 months out and I remember being sooooo tired and even my B12 shot didnt help... I can tell you this will pass once u start eating some food... I use to get so dizzy without eating even with the protein shakes its like my body knew I was not chewing food! LOL But once I started on my soft food diet I felt much better. It will get better... I was so proud that I ate all my dinner for the first time last night... A 2-3oz peice of chicken and a good amount of green beans! I was super excited!

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