I started my pre-op diet on Saturday. from that day until now I've been extremely tired. I just can't keep my eyes open during most of the day. Once I eat lunch i'm a little better, but it's really bad. is it the diet, because of such low calories? Or could it be something else? I'm risking losing my job because I just cant keep my eyes open during the day. I've been going to bed around 8:30 and I get up at 5am. that's plenty of sleep, so not sure what's going on. boyfriend is starting to worry too. maybe I should email my doctor? maybe it's my meds? maybe they are too high of a dose right now since i'm eating so little calories? idk, I just know that it's starting to scare me!!!

I don't know what kind of pre-op diet you are on but I had to do low carb 30g total or less for 30 days prior to surgery. It really zapped alot of my energy, especially at the beginning as I was detoxing from the carbs. It actually gets better but after your surgery you will go through another period of exhaustion too.

I'm risking losing my job

ladyarwenrose

does your supervisor know whats going on with you as far as being pre-surgery, are you taking much time off from work post surgery.

now for you - you are all of a sudden taking a lot less calories. it must be very hard on you. that must make you so tired.

yes, talk to your dr. for his help. you are only pre-surgery - you need help now, after post op you'll probably be tired again - so nip this in the bud.

meds can definitely affect your situation - all of a sudden your taking in so few calories, the body is saying, whats going on here?

hope you get an answer/help soon

take care of yourself

be well

kathy

no, only HR knows and a few co-workers. yes, i have 2 weeks off after surgery. wish I could afford to take off before surgery too. this is not going to be fun if I can't have any carbs for two weeks. have a feeling this exhaustion is not going to go away any time soon.

I suffer from chronic fatigue. I'm wondering if there are supplements you can take during the pre-op diet that might help you. I keep a sublingual yerba mate at my desk for when I start falling alseep at work. It seems to help. Also, could you take a nap in your car at lunch time? You could set your cell phone timer to wake you. Are you drinking enough Water (perhaps you are on a liquid diet)? Dehydration causes fatigue. Ginko Biloba, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Vitamin D3 and B12 all help with energy.

Good luck, dear. I know this struggle so well. I've struggled to stay awake while driving, which is terrifying and stressful.

was told not to take supplements that i'm not already on. I take D and B12 already. i'm on a VLCD that is partial liquid, partial food. I get more than enough sleep during the night. when I wake up i'm perfectly fine.....for about 2 hours. IDK what's going on. will wait it out I guess, no other choice.

I too have struggled driving...and when it's bad enough I call someone on the phone (i have a headset) and make them talk to me until i'm home. thats the only thing that works for me.