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When will the fatigue subside?

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ginger429    4

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I will be one month post op on the 20th. It seems like Im tired all the time:-( I don't always have the energy to walk like I should, other then that I am doing good. Good news down 29 pounds!!

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Crazypants    36

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Is your Iron okay? I was so exhausted so took someone's advice on here and took an Iron supplement... Woke up the next morning completely refreshed!

Wishing you luck and energy! :)

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ChristineR    128

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4-6 weeks mine really picked up

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vegasneon    181

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I was sleeved a week after you and I'm having the fatique issue too. I started with extra Iron 2 days ago but so far nothing. I do some housework and get so tired I take a break, over and over. I'm disappointed in how little I get done. Monday I go back to work, hopefully that will help perk me up.

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Ladydawg2009    39

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took about 6 weeks for me. Sometimes I still wake up tired though. Try the sublingual B12. Its helps.

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MimiM    3

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I am pre-surgery. I thought I would have more energy after surgery and weight loss. :(

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delta_girl    931

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Take Vitamins and get active.

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Catherine707    253

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I am 3 weeks post op and I have been struggling with fatigue too. I also caught an upper respiratory infection in the hospital and that impaired my rest and sleep for the first week post-op. I talked with my Dr's office and they suggested boosting my Protein from 60 grams to 90 grams. That seems to have helped a little, but like you I can't even think about going back to work in this condition. I hope the fatigue eases in the next few days.... good luck and let us know if you find any of the suggestions helpful.

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