6 days post-op...feeling weak!

[new_me_2013 46]

I've been improving my Protein intake daily but today I woke up & took a shower & it took a lot out of me! I thought I'd be more entergetic almost a week out. Maybe I'm expecting too much? It's just scary b/c I actually felt better during the weekend.

[BellaItaliana 57]

That's totally normal. When I was a week out, absolutely everything exhausted me. I actually had to lay down after taking a shower. Your body is still deep in healing mode. Just keep getting in as much Protein as you can and don't worry about it... you will get your energy back soon. I'm one month out now, and honestly can't say I felt close to normal until sometime last week.

[new_me_2013 46]

Thanks Bella! I was hoping this was common & it wasn't just me or something wrong! Congrats to you!

[endless80 697]

I'm day 6 now and I understand what you're going through. I get tired easily and I think yesterday I overdid it a bit but I am finally starting to feel better.

[KatieOkieDokie 171]

I thought I would have all this energy right after surgery too, sadly I did not. To be honest with you it probably took 3 months for me to get the energy I expected to have after surgery.

[Bkind2u 48]

I had the surg 9/11 and I am feeling tired and shaken today. My dr gave me a 10 day clear liquid diet post op, then can add 4 oz baby food day 11 thru 20. I am fine drinking the broth and juice and Water and Gatorade, but my tummy is really sensitive and I have to eat SLowly. I read that someone started eating applesauce pouches but I am thinking I would be better off getting more Protein. I tried the Isopure pre op but didn't like it and don't thinking could keep it down. Any suggestions for day 11? Is anyone else eating baby food?

[new_me_2013 46]

I had the surg 9/11 and I am feeling tired and shaken today. My dr gave me a 10 day clear liquid diet post op' date=' then can add 4 oz baby food day 11 thru 20. I am fine drinking the broth and juice and Water and Gatorade, but my tummy is really sensitive and I have to eat SLowly. I read that someone started eating applesauce pouches but I am thinking I would be better off getting more Protein. I tried the Isopure pre op but didn't like it and don't thinking could keep it down. Any suggestions for day 11? Is anyone else eating baby food? [/quote']

I've got some unflavored Protein powder on order so when I move to soft foods in a few days I can eat different things but still get Protein.< /p>

[vsginkc 117]

I had the same experience as the OP. On day 2 after surgery, I got up and went to a picnic. On Day 3, I went to a meeting and lunch with friends and did fine. Then, day 4 and I hit a wall. Slept ALL the time. It does get better. I went back to work f/t at 2 weeks and did fine. That said, this Saturday, I slept for 16 hours straight. Crazy. I chalk it up to body healing and just trust the process. I have to believe our energy will come back! In the meantime, take it easy when you can!

[TvlGrl712 113]

I didn't get my energy back until around week 3. Hitting week 5 tomorrow and this past weekend was the 1st time I went to the grocery store and made it through with no problem. Hang in there!

[ccm2n 28]

It will get better with time and after your body adjusts

[Heather Meyer 103]

I had the surg 9/11 and I am feeling tired and shaken today. My dr gave me a 10 day clear liquid diet post op' date=' then can add 4 oz baby food day 11 thru 20. I am fine drinking the broth and juice and Water and Gatorade, but my tummy is really sensitive and I have to eat SLowly. I read that someone started eating applesauce pouches but I am thinking I would be better off getting more Protein. I tried the Isopure pre op but didn't like it and don't thinking could keep it down. Any suggestions for day 11? Is anyone else eating baby food? [/quote']

Hey sleeve sister!

Glad to hear you are progressing through okay. Im in the same boat as you..ive finished 10 days of clears and now im supposed to go onto full fluids like liquid drinking yogurt and cream Soups and Protein shakes..yah...havent made it that far still...I feel so full of nothing...but i have no desire to eat or put anything in my mouth..did you try Soups and yogurt yet?