Hi guys. Im 10 days post op and all I have the energy to do is sleep. Is there any advice?

Your body is trying to tell you something. It needs sleep to heal. You just had major surgery. Your body will get stronger - just give it time to heal!

I slept all the time too. For like three weeks after I HAD to take a long afternoon nap, like 3 hours. I'm fine now. Our bodies just needed that rest to heal.

Well I can't wait to get energy almost 3weeks I really miss walking my 3 miles can't walk 3mins

Mz Shay

It will get better, honest. I felt exhausted too. All of a sudden you snap back. Make sure that you are getting in your protein and vitamins

Hi I'm 17 days post op and I'm tired and weak too. Any one else feeling this way??? When does it get better??

Hi I'm 17 days post op and I'm tired and weak too. Any one else feeling this way??? When does it get better??

I'm 6weeks still tired

Mz Shay

I am 5 weeks out and just now feeling like my old self. I went back to work last week and was fine but so tired when I got home. If I am home I still will nap at times. I was told to expect to be 'recovered' at 6 weeks and I think that will be accurate. Either way, it just takes time. Good luck!

Sue

It took me about 4 or 5 weeks before I was better energy wise. I slept a LOT until then! Make sure you are getting enough calories, protein and taking your vitamins or that will make you weak longer.

I was so exhausted the first few weeks that I slept all night and took long naps in the afternoons. I was still tired easily after that and would go to sleep after dinner every night. I'm nearly 5 months out (on the 30th it'll be 5 months) and I just got a real energy boost in past 3 weeks. Now I'm ready to go all the time. Sleep normal hours and don't really need naps anymore.

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I'm almost 5 months out and I am still constantly exhausted. At this point, even breathing is tiering. My only advice is lots of sleep. Give your body and mind a rest.

Today went to doctors, 3 weeks post op and was told if I increase my protein via protein shakes ( protein & fluid) I should feel better. I wanted to go back to work but I don't think I could make a full day. I'm out another week. I want my energy back!!

Protein, protein, protein. If you don't have enough you will be tired. You MUST get enough protein or this will not go well fir you. Use shakes, bars, food, whatever it takes.

Today went to doctors' date=' 3 weeks post op and was told if I increase my Protein via protein shakes ( protein & fluid) I should feel better. I wanted to go back to work but I don't think I could make a full day. I'm out another week. I want my energy back!![/quote']

I got unflavored Protein powder from GNC. I put a scoop in just about everything I eat or drink.