Anyone getting sleepy after you eat?? or maybe just in general? lately, i am tired ALL the time but more so after i eat. Seems like a child thing to be dealing with..i started to regain energy but the last few weeks have definitely been anything but energized. any suggestions??

How far from surgery out are you?

I was exhausted all the time for the first 4 weeks post op. This is my first week of having a fairly normal level of energy. I am only eating 1 ounce every 2-3 hours, so I am not eating much. Everything I eat is protein-rich (sliced deli meat, cottage cheese, greek yogurt, ground meats) except for the few little slices of banana I have to eat to help with my potassium deficiency. My nut had me switch from plain Water to G2 mixed with water and Vitamin Water Revive (Fruit Punch) mixed with water so that I was getting some sugar and carbs. That has helped tremendously with the fatigue. I was worried about the liquid calories but the G2 is really, really low. I end up with about 10-15 calories of G2 mixed with a 20 oz bottle of water.

Are you finding yourself tired every time you eat or is it specific foods?

I'm going to be 3 weeks post op on Monday the 18th. I'm exhausted!! I get sleepy after I eat too, or if I do anything. I feel like a newborn lol. I'm sure I'm not getting enough liquids. I wish this was easier.

I'm going to be 3 weeks post op on Monday the 18th. I'm exhausted!! I get sleepy after I eat too' date=' or if I do anything. I feel like a newborn lol. I'm sure I'm not getting enough liquids. I wish this was easier.[/quote']

Your not alone I had surgery 1-21-13 and I feel the same way too

livingmyselfJAN 21,2013:

Same boat here! Surgery 1/29/13 and I feel like I could use a nap time!!! Sooo dang tired. The last two days I met my calories and protein, but only getting 20 ounces of water! Can't win! Just can't seem to get all three. Anyone else?

Exhausted always. Even more than usual. Surgery 1/15/13. I was anemic before surgery and was tired always...so mh levels must be even worse now

I am actually 9wks post op as of Wednesday. I would say things were great week 6-7 then bam 8-9 has been crazy wicked exhaustion. I really get tired after I eat anything. Someone said maybe our bodies take alot of energy processing our food now so that's why I'm so tired. Literally after I eat my eyes get heavy and hard to hold open. It's the craziest thing ever!! Anyway, I hope we all get some energy soon. It's a shame too cuz we can't even drink coffee or energy drinks lol so sad

I never ever felt like this.

Oh yes the same thing happens to me after I eat but only when I get full and I have to lay down, I thought it was just me!

Ohhh thank goodness I was afraid i was anemic or something!!! Relieved that you ladies are having the "newborn" sleepy thing.... I'm 3.5 weeks post

Do any of you ladies get extremely cold?? It seems like I'm freezing ALL the time!!

Yes I do and I'm in Miami i can't hold down hot Water or room tempature liquids besides sometimes chicken noodle Soup broth , other then that I can only hold down baby food , fudge popsicle and apple juice ...protein I have to force myself to drink, just tired all the time but I heard it will get better eventually.....

livingmyselfJAN 21,2013:

Do any of you ladies get extremely cold?? It seems like I'm freezing ALL the time!!

Hehe I've been sleeping with a heating pad & heated rice bag to stay warm!!!

Hehe I've been sleeping with a heating pad & heated rice bag to stay warm!!!

thats what I need!

I have noticed that I am always cold now!!! I am currently in 6 blankets and still cold.

I have noticed that I am always cold now!!! I am currently in 6 blankets and still cold.

Crazy right?