What levels of energy did everyone have after surgery? How soon after surgery did you feel 'like yourself' again? Were you able to get up and do 'normal' everyday tasks a week out? If not, how long did it take?

Great question. I was feeling like myself a few days after surgery and then I hit week 8 and I am feeling tired and weak. So go figure.

I went back to work a week and a day after surgery, just part time.

I started working out lightly immediately. And 30 days out started taking aerobic classes again.

Hope that helps.

Can you guys post ages with your response also? I think there might be a difference in what a 20 y.o. and those of us age 40 and up might experience. I'm curious to see answers.

Good question ^^ Leigh. I'd like to hear that too

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I'm 25...I was back to my old self for the first 2 weeks post op and the third week hit and I'm exhausted. I also have a 3 year old, take care of an elderly grandma, go to school and work..all of which resumed within 7 days of surgery.....I'm guessing those things add to my lack of energy.

I posted earlier. I am 39.

Im 30 with two kids,fulltime single mom and full time college student with my kids being involved in things with school.my energy is not what i expected at all.i take b12 shots monthly and after two weeks it wears off.i thought i was supposed to be full of energy.nope!

I'm a 51 year old, empty nester. I had my surgery Oct. 8 (Monday), with Dr. Lopez, I stayed at the Marriott for an additional 2 days, (until Sunday) and was sooo glad I planned it that way. Travel home was a 12hr. marathon. Very glad to reach my bed that night.

I stayed home from work the following week, could make some short outings to the grocery store and such, but tired easily.

Week 2... went back to work......was tough but doable. Still get tired, trying to get my Vitamins in, even got a Vitamin IV from my naturepath. Get a little excerise in when I have the energy but nothing consistant yet.

I'm 43 (42 @ surgery). I was back at work 5 days after surgery, although I was lucky enough to be able to go home at lunch and lie on the couch for 30 mins or so. It took a couple weeks to feel completely back to myself, 2-3 maybe? And some days I would come home and feel so exhausted I could barely climb the stairs to my room. I definitely took a few naps on the weekends for the first 4-5 weeks, Now 7 weeks out I feel great. Most of the time I forget I'm sleeved unless I drink or eat too fast.