Tired.....frustrating!

[Iamfinallyme 0]

I'm 3 weeks out and I'm more tired now than ever..... My family thinks I'm doing to much but there is only so much "chilling out" I can do. I haven't been eating that much because I've been getting sick so maybe that's it... Please tell me I'm not the only one with this issue right now!'n

[shaker 4]

This sounds like me. My nutritionist and gp just diagnosed me with severe reflux. I get a sick feeling every time I eat/drink and also get heartburn/indigestion. So I eat and drink less (or not at all) and struggle with energy levels from lack of nutrition. Are you on something for reflux? If so maybe the dose needs checking? I've started meds for this yesterday and am feeling slightly better today. They have also suggested I eat/drink milk products. Milk/chocmilk, pudding etc which seems to be helping. Also not eating can make the acid build up worse so try to get you recommended diet in. =)

[Iamfinallyme 0]

Thanks for the info shaker! I'm on protonix and have been since September. Milk products haven't been agreeing with me that well but I'm trying!!!!

[sleeve_sister 110]

Three week out is when I was hospitalized again. Egd showed that my stomach was narrowed and irritated. They put me on Prilosec 40mg twice a day. I was still nauseated. Removed dairy from my diet and the nausea went away within 24 hrs. I'm 6 wks post op now and I keep tourchering myself by trying dairy on occasion and it still makes me nauseas. It is one of those possible side affects of a sleeve. I tried Lactaid before eating dairy...doesn't work. I see my GI Thurday and hoping there's something else I can take. As a picky eater to begin with it doesn't leave me with many options. Hope you feel better!

[Iamfinallyme 0]

Thanks for the additional info. I have taken some dairy out and just went for blood work today.... They think I may be dehydrated so hopefully I will know on a day or so!!!

[Eat That Frog 53]

At 3 weeks out I had no energy either...it is a slow but gradual process as you heal. It will get better!

[GeauxForIt 659]

I felt like crap at 3 weeks out!! Exhausted.

I was 6 weeks yesterday and I just now am feeling like I have my energy back. Be patient with yourself, and you HAVE to eat!