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I would love to get some feedback on how long it took everyone to feel "normal" again after post opp. I am 5 days out, but I am back at work, I'm a teacher, and am so tired at the end of the day. I look forward to the normal feeling again:) Still not hungry at all and Iwonder if that is where my lack of energy is coming from. I know it will come with time, but give me something to look forward to! :)

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I think I remember right at the 2 week mark, I was sitting there and I thought, wow, I feel pretty good. It was a gradual thing,

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Heather, it takes time to recover from surgery, but as for me, I have more energy now than I have had in years. I'm 5-1/2 weeks post-op and I think it's the fact that my body has absolutely no junk food in it, I'm drinking lots of Water every day, I'm exercising, and have lost a good chunk of weight. Everything feels better, and I have energy, finally. I sleep so well now. You'll bounce back, better than ever!

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I am a teacher too and that is exactly how I felt.

It gets better…you are almost there…for me….probably around 10-14 days and I was feeling more like my old self…..

Hang in there….teaching is tiring on a good day….you just had surgery…you are bound to be tired now! But, yes, it does get better!

@@JustWatchMe ….hit it on the head! NOW….7 months down the lap band highway….I have energy galore!

Take one day at a time…. ;)

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I actually blogged about starting to feel normal on day 13:

http://banderland.weebly.com/1/post/2014/03/day-13energy-coming-back.html

Before that I was definitely not myself. Now, I have tons of energy I never had before like @@JustWatchMe

You will get there before you know it! :rolleyes:

- K

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Thanks everyone, I just needed a light at the end of the tunnel:)

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Everybodys different in how soon they feel "normal". I felt like id been run over by a truck the first 2 days, very little pain but felt tired and sore,, by the 3 rd day I felt MUCH better, and went back to work on the 8th day feeling great. (On my feet all day) From there on out it just got better and better, and continues to be the best decision I could of ever made for my health. No more sleep apnea or digestive problems, I have lots more energy, I look and feel so much better , yada yada yada..........Give yourself plenty of time, follow your Drs orders, and you'll feel better in no time. Good luck !

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Heather Cjj, I just went back to my journal that I kept for the first few weeks and noticed that it was around day 11 to 13 that I really started to get my energy back...so you are on your way...it doesn't help you are dealing with the energy of a bunch of little people all day that might be draining you as well...so know there is light at the end of your tunnel...congrats dearheart and know we are all here for you!!! Hang in there!!! Take care and let us hear from you soon. :D :D :D :D :D :D (there sending you some happy energy)!!!

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So today I was horribly nauseated, May have been the 2nd day of STAAR testing, but I was miserable. Called my doctor and he told me to go to the ER. I was just a tad bit freaked out!!!!! I wanted him to tell me everything is going to be ok. He did call back and told me I am probably having issues because I am not having regular BM's. This is the reason I am so miserable. I kinda feel like what am I going to get rid of since I can't keep anything down? Hoping for a better day 8:)

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I am a teacher too. In the uk. I go back to work in a week.

Can you plan some nice project lessons that the kids will love but give you less running aroynd? I teach 14 2 18 yr olds and am meanly planning a week of tests when I go back. Ah how they will love me!

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Heather Cjj I suggest stool softeners every day...they helped me so much...best wishes sweetie...hope that helps...I know walking more helps too for me anyways.

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Heather, was thinking about going back on day 8 but my doc wants me to wait until day 14. Am on day 5. Your whole system has to feel in flux. My doc said stool softeners for sure. Helped me. Teacher, here, too.

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I am a teacher as well. I was sleeved on 4/16. I went back to work at the one week mark. I did two 1/2 days and then a full day on Friday. Yesterday , on Saturday I still need a nap in the afternoon. It's draining on our bodies! Hoping to make it through a full week. Today is day 11 for me....and everyday it gets better!! Hang in there!!

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