hey guys started back to work mon...im into my 3rd weel postop...today i feel dizzy and like im going to pass out...short of breath also...did anyone else feel like this...i can understand one would with as little calories but still i feel so freaking tired....also...havent lost weight in three days even gained a pound...thats frustrating as hell. what did yall do?

Are you getting in your required, protein and fluids? Thats where your strength and energy come from.

probably not...find it hard to get down so much...im really pushing it today though

I felt that way when I first returned to work. It surprised me because I had felt fine at home, but being at work was a big change, even though I have a desk job. I made a point to get extra rest, stay hydrated and get the protien in. After a few days I returned to normal energy levels.

me too....i didnt feel that bad at home...but i am up and down alot at work and i just want to lay down. thank you...i know my protein is lacking...guess i didnt relise just how important it was

Protein and fluids are tremendously important. Because our stomachs are so small it is easy to become dehydraded. That puts your body into shut down mode. I know its tough but keep working at it. Good Luck

sip sip sip those protein shakes...

Ditto all the above! Make sure your taking all your vitamins too!

I am about 7 weeks out and I had the exact same thing. Mine was dehydration and my body trying to cope with the drastic calorie drop. I had tons of bloodwork ran to make sure I didnt have any serious problem or internal bleeding and after all of that... they said I was fine but needed to drink more.

I thought I was dying because I didn't have the will power to even lift my arm. After week 5, my energy went through the roof! It was like I was a different person and I had more energy than before surgery.

The doctor said that most common symptom of internal bleeding is (too much information warning) black/dark and runny stool because that's how the blood leaves your system. I didn't have that problem at all so it was ruled out.

I hope you start to feel better. The first 4 weeks I cried thinking I had screwed my body up and made a bad choice. Now I wouldn't change it for the world. Good luck! And if you are concerned you should see your doctor just to make sure you are ok.

thank you all...i will start pushing those fluids...is not easy but will shoot for it starting tomorrow

I feel the same way. No energy and tired all the time. I know I'm not getting the fluids and protein I need but it's good to hear that it helped people when they did. Also I just knew I was doing the right thing having surgery 18 mo wait list and 6 mo of classes and ive been thinking lately I made a mistake cause I don't want to feel like this anymore. But hearing from u guys that u felt the same way gives me hope.

I feel great now. That first week was terrible! Wouldn't want to do that over !!

I was the same, feeling weak and drained even 4-5 weeks post op. I was dehydrated (i still got my Protein in but not enough fluids). I pushed myself to drink more and my energy returned. Week 6 and 7 were better and each week gets progressively better.

I thought the same thing as you, thought "what have i done" because i was always high energy person. I have no regrets now (im 10 weeks post op).

I feel like this all the time, nine weeks out and still get lightheaded and dizzy. I know I am not getting in the required protein so will step that up to see if it makes a difference.

This feeling can also be a sign that your blood pressure is low. So please take some time and check that out for a few days. Many of us are probably on BP meds so this can also be a sign that it may be a time to change that.

I was sleeved in October and I still get light headed. I had my blood pressure meds reduced and my protein intake was low. I just tried the protein shake again today and so far it stayed down. So I am hopeful to have more energy as I drink them daily. Good luck and feel better!