My energy is so low after beibg banded.

[PDB41017 16]

Why is my energy so so low 9 days after surgery? I've been taking 3 hour naps in the day and sleeping like 10-11 hours at night. I wake up take my bp pills and then drink a shake and then walk for 40 minutes. Do I need to move these things till later? Help!

[2muchfun 8,928]

Everyone's body reacts differently to this surgery. My body was traumatized by all the meds and anesthesia they pumped into me. I don't know how much you're eating but this could just be how your body is handling the abrupt change? If you're sticking to a low carb diet then this is what happens when we curb the carbs. It will get better but sometimes we have to push ourselves to keep putting one foot in front of the other.

[PDB41017 16]

I had a hunch that might be the case but i was curious what other people dealt with.

[Averiex 26]

I felt this way about a week after surgery, then all of a sudden I became wired. Turns out I had a food allergy that started to remedy while being on the all liquid diet. Chances are you are sleeping off the drugs, gas, and other toxins. Your body just went through a big change! It seems like such a small surgery but the repercussions are draining!

[HotButterFly 981]

If you're sticking to a low carb diet then this is what happens when we curb the carbs.

I must disagree here, friend. Low carb diets are by "definition" high in fat, when we eat a high fat diet, we have continuos energy and stamina. (At least in MY experiences)

But I DO agree with you that it could be his body adjusting to the dramatic changes in his life.

[2muchfun 8,928]

If you're sticking to a low carb diet then this is what happens when we curb the carbs.

I must disagree here, friend. Low carb diets are by "definition" high in fat, when we eat a high fat diet, we have continuos energy and stamina. (At least in MY experiences)

But I DO agree with you that it could be his body adjusting to the dramatic changes in his life.

We will have to agree to disagree. South Beach is a lower fat version of Atkins. Low carb does not have to be defined as high fat and I'm a 25 year success story for Atkins.

[Bandista 7,466]

@@pdb45214 you will be making up for it a month or two from now. I can't believe how much energy I have as a result of losing bulk but also not overeating any longer. There's an efficiency that my body hasn't experienced in decades. It's great and you'll get there once your body has adjusted to everything. Congratulations on being banded and through the initial days following surgery. Happy napping -- summer vacation?

[NolansNana 210]

Congratulations on your band..Energy will come! I was banded on the 26th. It gets better everyday. Try to make sure your getting Protein. I say if your tired then nap. I still take them..Its OK ! Seriously think about what your body just went thru. You need the rest to recover!