Good Morning!

I am nearly four months post-op and have noticed in the last two weeks or so that I am just physically exhausted... Anyone else experience this? Is it normal? Not enough Protein?

Good Morning!

I am nearly four months post-op and have noticed in the last two weeks or so that I am just physically exhausted... Anyone else experience this? Is it normal? Not enough Protein?

Well, how much protien are you getting? That's a great place to start since it is our primary fuel now. Getting enough Water?

I wouldn't say it's normal, but it's not uncommon. It is likely a dietary deficiency of some sort.

Sometimes we need to get a little carbs into our diets. It might also be a B12 deficiency or iron. I agree with OTR that maybe it's time to up your protein intake also. Do you have a NUT you can see? She can evaluate your diet and make recommendations. I also have my PCP do blood panels to check what's going on with blood levels as well. Be very proactive and ask your PCP and surgeon anything you need to know.

I am also about 4 months post op. I also get really tired. I do take my vitimins, and 60g of protein. However for the last few days I have been trying to get 75g of protein, hopefully that helps. I also think a lot of it has to do with the fact that I'm consuming 800 calories a day, that's such a small number of calories for our bodies to run on. So I've been aware of that and really trying consume only the best, ie leanest meats, veggies, and fresh fruits (which we should be doing anyways).

Have ou changed anything else? Meds? sleeping patterns? Could your menses be changing?

I sound like a worry wart but go get some bloodwork - Iron, bvitamins, etc...don't readily blame it in the food unless you have changed up your eating or exercizing.