I am 4 weeks post op and I am still always tired. I feel great when I wake up but shortly after moving around I'm pooped. My arms and legs feel heavy and I'm sleepy. I get my protein and fluids in. Could I possibly need B12? Anyone have any suggestions?

Hang in there. I remember feeling the same way. It takes awhile for the body to bounce back. Keep drinking ur water, getting protein, and taking vitamins. If u feel like u should be feeling better- call ur doc and see what they think.

My doctor said everyone should take B12 at least weekly. However, my levels were really low on my pre-op blood work for my B12 and my iron, so I take both daily. I'll be 5 weeks out tomorrow. I still tend to go to bed early and take one nap a day, but I find that I'm more "with it" and have energy when I'm awake now. I would either try B12 or call the doctor & see if they can check your levels first.

Thanks Ladies

Get you a B12 shot. Your MD will give you one. I get one monthly and BAM! I feel amazing!!

I take B12 every night and can really tell the difference when I don't take it.

At 4 weeks out it's normal to feel fatigued. It wouldn't hurt to take B-12 sublinqually every day. Not only that, I really like the ideal of getting a B-12 injection. I will be checking in with my PCP this coming sweek for a Vitamin B-12 injection. Thanks you guys! Your all awesome.

I remember feeling tired until about 6-7 weeks out. I take B-12 daily as well as iron, but my surgeon told me to up my protein from 70-80 grams a day to 90-100 grams a day. It truly helped and my energy level has been consistently great this last 5 weeks.

I have a nose spray my doc prescribed for B-12. Twice a week I think.

My doc has me on the sublingual B-12 daily. You can get it at Gnc stores. Helps a little. I'm at about 5 weeks andstill have some trouble with fatigue. However, my calories are still low and it's hard to get a lot of energy when you don't have enough to pull it from yet. I have good days and tired days. Just listen to your body and from what I've learned hear that will continue to improve.

Also try b-1. When i had deficiencies from the band i felt as you do. Very tired and weak also arms would fall asleep at night. I was thiamine (b-1) deficent for a very long time. its worth a try.