Hi All,

I am 9 days post op and back at work yesterday. My job takes a lot of mental energy, but my brain isnt working.

Of course, my stomach is not in the least bit hungery, but, my brain is starving. I have that jittery, un-able to focus, irritalbe, angry feeling that comes with low glucose, and I am exhausted. I had to leave early yesterday... something I cant keep doing.

Today I tried harder to keep a constant flow of intake... sipping Protein... eating my pureed stuff...but still struggling

Anybody else have this issue? Did anything help? How long did this phase last?

Thanks for your help

Stacey

We were required to drink 100% pure juice mixed 50/50 with Water (either 32 or 64 ounces a day, can't remember now!!). If I skipped my juice, my brain died....I had to have that bit of sugar consistently throughout the day or I just couldn't think.

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 198

Since you are only 9 days post op, some of the problem could still be the effects of the anesthesia. According to the research I did, it can remain in your body awhile. Just a thought..

Thanks guys

It goes against everything we know as vetran dieters, but i am on my way to get some juice to sip on all day tomorrow.

Just out of curiosity soccermomma, how long were you " on the juice"

Thanks guys

It goes against everything we know as vetran dieters' date=' but i am on my way to get some juice to sip on all day tomorrow.

Just out of curiosity soccermomma, how long were you " on the juice"[/quote']

Holy cow I don't remember??? I think it was 6 weeks but by around 3-4 I tapered off because I was 'eating' more and didn't get the weak, shake, brain dead stuff. Just keep in mind it IS sugar so there's the potential to dump if you drink it quickly. I had mine in a big bottle and just sipped all day. At times I mixed it with crystal light instead of Water to 'spicy things up'. I found on my days off I was semi okay without it but if I was working I couldn't make it without the extra umph. (Disclaimer-these we're my docs rules, some don't allow carbs at all so always check with your program first)

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 198

wow, I hope things work out, I did not go back to work for 6 weeks and still felt that jittery feeling at that point. I just tried to keep the protein in via, protein bars and cottage cheese, but at 9 days you must still be on liquids/puree? Do be careful with the juice - it can cause stomach upset because of the sugar - try it at home first! Can you tolerate chicken broth? Try that for some protein/liquid. Best of luck.