Extreme Fatigue! 1 month out

[livingmore 23]

Sleeved on 6/30 and EXTREME fatigue the last 2 days. I take all my B12 and B1 Vitamins but I have a hard time getting in my Multivitamins. I get between 50-60 Proteins daily and less than 10 carbs. Calories are around 600-700.

I do have a hard time getting in more than 32 oz of Water though. The eating and then waiting to drink is part of the problem for me on getting enough water in.

Has this happened to anyone else? My husband is getting concerned because I literally have no energy to do anything...

[joybell18 82]

Hi Livingmore, I was feeling very fatigued also the first couple of weeks, RNY on 7/9. My home care nurse said I should be taking Iron and I checked with my doctor and he said that was ok and I've been feeling better ever sense. The biggest issue with iron is that it makes bowel movements pretty hard and that is so not fun, I've been taking Fiber also and it's starting to help. Good luck! This healing process isn't easy, if it's not one thing it's another. Hang in there!

[rriggins 19]

I had a friend who felt that way for 3 months......hang in there it will get better

[blondebomb 580]

Sleeved on 6/30 and EXTREME fatigue the last 2 days. I take all my B12 and B1 Vitamins but I have a hard time getting in my multivitamins. I get between 50-60 Proteins daily and less than 10 carbs. Calories are around 600-700.

I do have a hard time getting in more than 32 oz of Water though. The eating and then waiting to drink is part of the problem for me on getting enough Water in.

Has this happened to anyone else? My husband is getting concerned because I literally have no energy to do anything...

I have had chronic fatigue for over 20 yrs..but after surgery s...it takes me a while..I get up feeling really good wanting to get some things done, then I overdo it..afternoon is slump I'm literally dragging butt! I take b12 shot wkly been missing my multi Gummy I get it in a few times a wk. ..my thyroid daily...maybe u need to up the carbs a lil. ..I'm getting around 30 or so a day..

[angelah106 4]

Sleeved on 6/30 and EXTREME fatigue the last 2 days. I take all my B12 and B1 Vitamins but I have a hard time getting in my multivitamins. I get between 50-60 Proteins daily and less than 10 carbs. Calories are around 600-700.

I do have a hard time getting in more than 32 oz of Water though. The eating and then waiting to drink is part of the problem for me on getting enough Water in.

Has this happened to anyone else? My husband is getting concerned because I literally have no energy to do anything...

You might be getting dehydrated if you are not drinking enough water. Dehydration can feel almost like flu symptoms.

[LivingFree! 478]

As long as you are keeping in touch with your medical team and you are not deficient in any labs results, etc. you may just be one of those people who this hits harder than others. It took me about 3 months to get my full energy back again. Just continue doing your best, but try not to push yourself beyond your limits. Sometimes we kind of "forget" that we just had MAJOR SURGERY and it is going to take time for our bodies' "innerds" to fully rejuvenate. You'll be feeling back to your old self (and MUCH BETTER) soon!

The recommended 64 oz/day doesn't have to be ALL Water (check w/your doc--some say it has to be ALL Water, some say as long as it's 64 oz of LIQUIDS--and that would include your Protein shakes, you're good). You might feel a lot better if you can find ways to get more other liquids in you if you just absolutely cannot drink any more than 32 oz of WATER a day. I know what you mean--sometimes plain water just gives me a nauseous feeling, and I'm 3 years out! Can you add to your day stuff like: drinking broth, Decaf green tea, SF Jello, making slushies out of frozen Crystal Lite ice cubes, etc?