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Fatigue midday, almost 6 months out



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I had so much energy for the first four months after surgery, but now I find myself feeling wiped out by 1 or 2 in the afternoon. A short nap usually works to get me back on track, but who has time for that??

I always get 60 to 80 grams of Protein and at least 64 oz of fluids, maybe more. I am taking Multivitamins, Calcium, Vitamin D2, Biotin, and Iron daily as well.

I am wondering if it could be low B12 level? OR.... Not eating enough calories? I get around 1200 a day, within 50 calories up or down.

Thoughts or advice anyone?

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I would suspect either a deficiency (B Vitamins are a good suspect) or sleep issues. I think you are likely eating enough calories, but if you eat super low carb, that will make you tired like a wet noodle. I find "carb management" to be a balancing act.

If you haven't had bloodwork in awhile, it is probably worth getting checked.

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Funny, i too felt great the first 4 months... by month 5 & 6... i was falling asleep at work... had no idea what the heck was going on.. had all kinds of blood work done etc... it wasnt until a co worker was telling me a story about her & the B12... long story short per my doc it was my B12... i now take 1/2 of what i was & now I take it at night. and now i feel like my old/new self... Check with your doc before you do anything, but just to find out if its your B12, stop taking it for a week... if that helps, then talk to your doc about taking it at night or adjusting the mg you are taking... Just a thought... But i would def talk with your Doc before you do anything - good luck :)

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If you have not done it, you probably need to get bloodwork done to check Vitamin levels. I opted to take B12 shots. I usually do it every 2 weeks. But there have been a few times I have gone over the 2 weeks and noticed my energy levels drop.

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