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I was sleeved May 8th of this year and in addition to constant nausea I'm now excessively fatigued. I'm taking my Vitamins as recommended which includes a Multivitamin, Iron, B12, and calcium citrate. I get at least 9 hours of sleep but still feel tired all the time.

Things are so bad that I can't do any house or yard work. Going up and down the steps to get Water is exhausting. I've went back to work two weeks after surgery and in the middle of the day I have to close my door just to lay down.

I'm not sure if my tiredness is because I'm not getting enough Protein. My new stomach diesnt like chicken (slight vegan). I drink atleast 46oz of water each day.

Has anyone else experience this, how did you resolve the issue? I really need help.

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I know this sounds odd, but the more I exercise, the more energy I have. I was sleeved 5/16 and I started back swimming and Martial Arts week 3. I have steadily increased my efforts each week (still not going full pace). I sleep harder at night, wake up more refreshed and have had more energy with each passing day.

It was hard at first, but so worth the effort.

Baby steps.

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How much Protein are you getting? That could be it!

I shoot for 90g a day. My guidelines are 60-90 g per day.

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it sounds like a Protein issue. make sure you are getting enough 60-90grams a day!

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I rarely get in more than 35 grams but I have an issue with swallowing still. :) I am working on that' date=' though![/quote']

Has it gotten any better Lips? I was hoping you we're doing better!

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My NP says that I have to go back at my 8 week mark and if I'm not better have an endoscopy and possibly a dilation. Let's hope that doesn't happen!

I was able to eat 1oz of hamburger for dinner and a few tablespoons of quiche for Breakfast today with no issues. That was a HUGE victory for me. :)

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My NP says that I have to go back at my 8 week mark and if I'm not better have an endoscopy and possibly a dilation. Let's hope that doesn't happen!

I was able to eat 1oz of hamburger for dinner and a few tablespoons of quiche for breakfast today with no issues. That was a HUGE victory for me. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

Yay LL!!!! Great for you!

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Goddess.... Me too. I plan on watching my Protein tomorrow in hopes that will correct the tiredness. :)

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Thanks all I really appreciate it. It's nice to know I'm not alone. I'm sure that I'm not getting any where close to the recommended amount of protien. This has been really harder than expected.

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I went through a really exhausted phase last wk so basically 3 wks post op and my dr told me to increase my fluids even more and i dont know if it was coincidence or not but it helped

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I have to go to bed at 6 pm because I am just so tired. Usually go to bed at 8:30. Hope I can get over this soon. My surgery was 5-22-13

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