Today is one week post op gastric sleeve surgery. Yesterday I tried to come back to work I felt terrible. Chills. Very weak. No fever. Today my body is sore. Did anyone else have these issues?

Hi there!

I'm sorry you're having a rough time! I'm 2wks post op on Monday, and I've been really cold. My surgeons' nurse tells me it is because I'm already starting to loose my insulation. And of course you're weak… you haven't had solid food in awhile! Hand in there, it get's better.

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Yeah. First week is pretty rough. Of course people heal at different paces. I am 2 week post op, everyday gets smoother. I took 3 weeks off of work just in case.

Wow surprised you tried to go back to work so early. Tomorrow I will be 1 week post op and I feel very week. Still sore at incision sites too. I have 2 weeks off. If there is any way you can take more time you should. Very important that you let your body recover. Big hugs. I hear things get better when we can consume protein drinks. For me that is tomorrow so really hoping I feel better soon!

I will be following your progress. Hopefully each day will be better! My surgery Is scheduled for April 16th. I took the following week off and plan to resume work 12 days later on the 28th. I am self-employed, so if I don't see clients, I don't get paid. I don't get medical or vacation time! Fortunately I can work part time and sit 99% of the time. It isn't ideal to go back so eary, but what can I do? Praying I don't have any serious complications. Expect I will be tired!

I can say that Friday was a lot better and today has been really easy. I have to remind myself that I just had surgery so take it easy but I good. Always cold, but good. Nurse said that is normal.

Wow at 1 week post op there was no way I could have went to work. I was still taking pain medication on a regular schedule and my husband still had to help me. It will take some time before you feel up to 100%. After 2 weeks I went back to work and I was super sore. So I think that it's common to feel weak and not very good when your returning to normal activity.