I'm three weeks post op (April 2014), and doing well. HW 320, SW 310, CW >290. I feel good, no soreness. Eating is going fine. Getting my protein in well using shakes (ie I got 72 grams yesterday). I feel very normal, other than not having as much energy. I actually feel more energetic & peppy at some parts of the day. But I've been going to bed shortly after putting my son to sleep lately, and I used to be a night owl. I also am having trouble keeping my energy up around early to mid afternoon. It's like I'm just wiped out.

Not sure if this is leftover lethargy from surgery, or the new lack of calories my body gets (averaging 600 a day)? Anyone else feeling tired?

I did feel really tired for a while but it does go away. And, I've heard that the more you lose, the more energy you gain. Give it a bit of time, you're body is still healing.

S

I'm tired too! (4/15 surgery) I make it through my work day (with commute that's about 5 hours right now) but on my way home I am focused on just getting there. Once I'm home, I down for the count. Sometimes I take a nap and I'm still in bed by 9pm. Now, I'm only getting about 25g of Protein and 200 calories.

I read somewhere that the energy level can take weeks or even months to return to normal.

What about soreness in the stomach girls who are 3 weeks out? I will be 3 weeks this Thursday and am still walking a bit slow and sore especially on the left, now the soreness is also in the middle just below the navel. Any one else still sore?

What about soreness in the stomach girls who are 3 weeks out? I will be 3 weeks this Thursday and am still walking a bit slow and sore especially on the left, now the soreness is also in the middle just below the navel. Any one else still sore?

I am 3 weeks today. Surgery April 15. I am numb on the lower left side of my stomach, but that is it. My pain is gone except for when I eat or drink too quickly.

I'm 3 wks out (4/14/14). I have no soreness or numbness anymore. I've felt good since ab day 4, and great since day 7 as far as pain and soreness goes.

So glad to see this post - I am pooped!! I work, come home and also down for the count. No exercise, can't even think of it. So tired. I feel like something is wrong with me. I do recognize that I get all my Protein in and I average 700 calories. My surgeon said that all of the sudden my energy would be back........I am waiting Makes me feel so much more normal to see others are doing the same

Harley, how far out are you?

Hi! I am struggling with the same thing as many of you!! I'm month post op and waiting for the day when I have all of this energy everyone talks about.

I'm three weeks post op (April 2014), and doing well. HW 320, SW 310, CW >290. I feel good, no soreness. Eating is going fine. Getting my Protein in well using shakes (ie I got 72 grams yesterday). I feel very normal, other than not having as much energy. I actually feel more energetic & peppy at some parts of the day. But I've been going to bed shortly after putting my son to sleep lately, and I used to be a night owl. I also am having trouble keeping my energy up around early to mid afternoon. It's like I'm just wiped out.

Not sure if this is leftover lethargy from surgery, or the new lack of calories my body gets (averaging 600 a day)? Anyone else feeling tired?

There is something called the hibernation syndrome which is common at about 3-4 weeks post op and may last up to 8 weeks. It is your bodys reaction to less food. The body feels it is starving due to the lower amount of food and that it must store everything to survive. This can cause lethargy and even some depression. It is a common side effect and will pass. Exercising helps! Good luck!

I used to have a good link for this but if you Google it, you will find more info.

I'm 9 weeks out and I too am also tired. I could sleep 8+ hrs a night and still not feel refreshed some days. My dr said it should pass I'm it does soon. Can't even read a book these days cause I fall asleep.

Harley, how far out are you?

4 weeks yesterday ! and only 15 lbs down !