Is this normal??? My surgery was July 23rd. It is hard to put one foot in front of the other at times. Other than that, I feel fine. Please share your experiences!

Is this normal??? My surgery was July 23rd. It is hard to put one foot in front of the other at times. Other than that' date=' I feel fine. Please share your experiences![/quote']

my surgery was July 24th and regaining energy was slow and steady and everyday I pushed myself a little more.... and I'm even up to working out twice a week......but there are days where I take a nap if needed!

My surgery was June 6 and I'm still very tired a lot. I think it's because I'm still hauling

around 260 pounds on about 500 calories a day. Also, I'm 64 years old. I know I need

to exercise, but all I've managed so far is water walking and an occasional short walk.

Housework, etc., is a huge effort. I hope it gets better when I can hold more food.

And yes, I am getting my protein in, thanks to at least one protein drink a day.

You're just two weeks out from major surgery. Don't try to rush it... Give yourself a little more time to recoup and enjoy the break. Congratulations on your new start.

My surgery was the same day. I asked my clinic to write my auth. to go back to work for 1/2 days this week before going back to full time next week. I don't think my fatigue is quite as bad as you describe, but I take a nap when I get home from work, when I get home from running errands, etc. I've seen a lot of posts here regarding fatigue. It's pretty normal following surgery to take awhile to get back to normal, but we're also only eating, like a third? of the calories we generally burn in a day and that's going to create some fatigue too. Just keep working on getting your fluids and Protein in, and don't forget to give yourself the rest you need. It should get better as time goes on.

Best of luck!

You will have less energy while your body adapts to the change in diet. Your calorie intake is much less, your carb intake is less, and in the beginning I had problems getting enough fluid and protein as well. Plus you are still healing from the surgery. I am 3 month out and have finally got my energy back. There are still days if I don't eat or drink enough I get really sluggish. You will get there, just make sure to get your fluids in and as much protein as you can at this point.

Thanks for all the replies! It helps so much to hear other a experiences! I will try to focus more on my fluids and protein shakes. I am not getting enough. Plus taking my vitamins is a real chore. Maybe that will help. As described in a reply, I too have to just stop and sit or lie down after housework or doing for my children. I teach school and go back to work next week. Thanks again for the encouragement. Just knowing its pretty normal for many of us to feel like this helps me relax more about it!! Best wishes to all of you!