Super Tired, Two Months Out, Hit A Stall :(

[lunabella007 37]

I am seriously exhausted, like almost all the time. I started taking huge doses of B Vitamins in addition to my bariatric vitamins in an effort to make myself a little more alert. Caffeine isn't helping very much either.

I realize my body is working hard right now to convert my fat into energy. I get that it's hard work, and takes a toll. However, I am still sleeping 11-12 hours a night. It's hard to be active, and exercise when I feel like I'm dragging myself through the day.

Add to that, I've hit a stall. I've been just about single-mindedly focusing on getting all my Protein in, and getting enough Fluid.< /p>

Any advice, or encouragement would be appreciated. Has anyone been through this before?

[mdefabio 73]

I'm 3 1/2 weeks out and already been in a stall for 1 1/2 weeks. I get on the scale 5 times a day and am driving myself crazy. I'm also getting depressed over this. I wish I had answers for you and me!!!!

[LaBelle509 326]

I was extremely tired as well!! after my blood works my doctor prescribed me an Iron supplement. My blood level was fine but my Iron count was low. He also stressed the need to stay on top of my Protein intake. My level was ok but felt it was border line low enough, to contribute to my fatigue. After about a week of taking the supplement I can tell you I felt much much better. Exercising longer and not as exhausted at the end of the day.

My B12 level was fine but still felt tired, once my Iron level went the fatigue got better.

As for the stall went though it as well. It happens. Your body will adjust to the lost and you will start losing again. And it will happen again, and so forth....Just keep doing the right thing.

Hope you feel better and don't forget to drink enough Water, because dehydration will make you feel weak as well....

[lunabella007 37]

I'm 3 1/2 weeks out and already been in a stall for 1 1/2 weeks. I get on the scale 5 times a day and am driving myself crazy.

I know it's awful, and SO hard to do, but I had to just put my scale in the back of the walk in closet so I'd have to work to get to it. It's just too easy to weigh yourself too often and get depressed over it if the temptation is right there every time you go to the bathroom!

Fingers crossed we break free of this stall soon!

[lunabella007 37]

I was extremely tired as well!! after my blood works my doctor prescribed me an Iron supplement. My blood level was fine but my Iron count was low. He also stressed the need to stay on top of my Protein intake. My level was ok but felt it was border line low enough, to contribute to my fatigue. After about a week of taking the supplement I can tell you I felt much much better. Exercising longer and not as exhausted at the end of the day.

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Hope you feel better and don't forget to drink enough Water, because dehydration will make you feel weak as well....

That's a great point you just made! I never even thought of iron (that's why VST is such an awesome website--we can all work together to remember this stuff!) It kind of makes sense. I'll have my iron checked soon. My husband is always reminding me about my Protein, too. It's easy to forget, since in my pre-surgery life, protein wasn't considered a source of energy, but now its pretty much all that's keeping me going!

Thanks, LaBelle!

[mdefabio 73]

I'll keep my fingers crossed for us!!!!!

[LaBelle509 326]

That's a great point you just made! I never even thought of Iron (that's why VST is such an awesome website--we can all work together to remember this stuff!) It kind of makes sense. I'll have my Iron checked soon. My husband is always reminding me about my Protein, too. It's easy to forget, since in my pre-surgery life, Protein wasn't considered a source of energy, but now its pretty much all that's keeping me going!

Thanks, LaBelle!

You are welcome!! people has been so good to me here, i am glad to share what I have learned

The name of the supplement is Bifera. Please check with your doctor for his preference of course. That was Dr. Wizeman's choice, might not be his. It took me a little searching to find it, but it really helped me!!!

[1920-Zeta 64]

I am seriously exhausted' date=' like almost all the time. I started taking huge doses of B Vitamins in addition to my bariatric Vitamins in an effort to make myself a little more alert. Caffeine isn't helping very much either.

I realize my body is working hard right now to convert my fat into energy. I get that it's hard work, and takes a toll. However, I am still sleeping 11-12 hours a night. It's hard to be active, and exercise when I feel like I'm dragging myself through the day.

Add to that, I've hit a stall. I've been just about single-mindedly focusing on getting all my Protein in, and getting enough Fluid.

Any advice, or encouragement would be appreciated. Has anyone been through this before?[/quote']

Yes. I just don't sleep the 11 to 12 hours. I have to take sleeping pills that my doc gave me. I get tried all the time. I have to force myself to drink and eat. I don't want anymore er visits for dehydration . My gallbladder acts up and I don't want anything. I have to take a pain pill then drink or eat.

"GOD IS WORKING ON YOUR BEHALF ,SO Keep having faith."<br />Your Sleeve Buddy <br />Zeta<br />