Surgery Oct 5Th No Energy!

[valdostaGA 149]

I'm so tired! I'm getting in my fluids the best I can. I haven't started any Vitamins yet! Is that the problem? I haven't had the energy or time to go get none with 2 sick kids with flu and in and out dr's office with them all week.HELP!!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

I'm so tired! I'm getting in my fluids the best I can. I haven't started any Vitamins yet! Is that the problem? I haven't had the energy or time to go get none with 2 sick kids with flu and in and out dr's office with them all week.HELP!!

valdosta

per your profile, congrats on loosing 35 lbs

vitamins are always helpful, you do need to take them soon

lack of energy is very common, you are only 6 days PO - being tired is normal

it must be hard to be in your situation with the kids being sick. hard for any parent, but just having major surgery, must be awful - anyone you can ask/beg to help you out for a bit.

don't be too proud, you need to ask for help sometimes, family member/friend/neighbor - or even hiring a sitter for a day, having her take kids to dr. - letting you rest. if finances aren't a problem i would definitely hire someone for a day or two, even for just a 1/2 a day - so you can get your well deserved rest/nap

hope kids get better soon, so you can get a break - glad your being persistant with your Water, good job

good luck w/your journey to better health for the kids - and you too

[amw157 42]

I don't mean to laugh, and rest assured I'm not laughing at you, I'm laughing with you.

I'm six weeks post-surgery, and my energy is just now starting to come back. Starting!

When I complain about the lack of energy at five weeks, those who are six MONTHS post-surgery laugh at (with?) ME! They're like, "Six weeks? Son, your energy won't come back full strength that soon."

Hang in there, honest, it does get better. The key for me was to EAT, even when I wasn't hungry. They're not kidding when they say you have to get enough Protein and liquid in. That's the kicker, the Protein and the liquid. Less than the recommended amount, you're going to be weak. So EAT, even if you don't want to.

[beatles girl 7]

I'm so tired! I'm getting in my fluids the best I can. I haven't started any Vitamins yet! Is that the problem? I haven't had the energy or time to go get none with 2 sick kids with flu and in and out dr's office with them all week.HELP!!

Vitamins are VERY important you need to start them really soon

[katie.brooks 10]

I had a really bad problem with this!!! Drink some Gatorade, switch it with Water. And LOTS of Protein. I upped mine up to 70g when I was feeling how you are. This helped a lot! But everyday you start feeling better once you get enough protein in you consistently. Good luck!

[Messy39 1]

Valdosta,

I'm right there with you. Having a hard time getting all my Protein and Water in. Just taking a shower wears me out, dont have any idea how you handle two sick kids. Congrats on your loss so far. I'm 5 days out and my loss is more like 10 lbs. Actually gained a lb yesterday, I'm sure since not getting enough Protein. Today working really hard to get everything in, but it's all consuming. I need to be outside starting exercise, but just no way right now. Hang in there, we'll do great!!!

Shannon

[syd5195 1]

I'm so tired! I'm getting in my fluids the best I can. I haven't started any Vitamins yet! Is that the problem? I haven't had the energy or time to go get none with 2 sick kids with flu and in and out dr's office with them all week.HELP!!

You would be tired without the surgery!! Lol my Doc told me to hang in there, it takes about 5 weeks to get some energy. I'm waiting also. Lol

[valdostaGA 149]

Oh NO! I wasn't this tired before surgery. I can't be on my feet 10minutes without breaking into a sweat and just about pass out...I really think I'm not getting enough fluids in. Going in the morning to E.R. to get some fluids to see if I feel better.

[valdostaGA 149]

You would be tired without the surgery!! Lol my Doc told me to hang in there' date=' it takes about 5 weeks to get some energy. I'm waiting also. Lol[/quote']

How are u feeling since surgery?