Weak

[tomeof 6]

Am 15 days out feel weak from time to time

Not getting all my Protein in ?? Water also

[gowalking 10,790]

It can take some time for you to adapt to your new eating habits. Plus, you should be trying to get in all your Protein and Water. If you are not, that could also be the problem. Lastly, you had surgery and it's a trauma to the body so keep that in mind.

[tomeof 6]

Thanks for the wise words it helps. I just hope I did the right thing I know I did and in a few month it will be the best thing I ever did

[SillyAuntDi 1,610]

The first month is the hardest, honestly. I remember thinking I would never get my strength back! Be sure to get in that Protein and drink your fluids. It's what the body needs And, if you are on blood pressure meds, be sure to monitor your vitals. I was on meds and was dizzy and weak. Turns out my bp had dropped so low I was about to pass out...and it wasn't from being dehydrated or not getting enough Protein in. I was jerked off my meds rather quickly approx. 1.5 months after surgery. My bp has been stellar ever since. My energy level shot through the roof as well....loving my banded life! Good luck and hang in there

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Keep on top of this. Try to get some Iron in but counter that with prune juice so you don't get constipated. Strength should be coming back by now. Tell your doc if you're not improving and good luck!

[lisacaron 5,075]

@@tomeof Not getting in enough Protein and Water can totally zap your energy. Even though many of us have fat stores that our body could be pulling from for energy it doesn't know how to do that and it's looking for the usual intake of food that it has become accustomed to.

It will take time, and you don't want to lose muscle so get that Protein in one way or another and keep up the Water even if you have to sip it every minute or so. It's easy to become dehydrated and that can make you weak and tired as well as give you headaches and make you dizzy. Find a good chewable multivvitamin as well.

You can do it! Give yourself some time to rest and relax but work on taking good care of yourself as well, if your not feeling a little more like yourself soon give the doctor a call and check in with them. Let us know how your doing!

[car1199 1]

I'm still in the research phase for getting banded...I see lots of people talking about fitness and how they have so much energy, my question is where are they getting the energy from? Consuming less food means less calories and at what point does the body go into "starvation mode" and holds on to the weight?

[tomeof 6]

I am glad I did it my weight was out if control 100 lbs over lost 15 so I do not feel bolted and there are bumps in the journey like my doc said this is a tool not a quick fix life changing experience everyone said to me you will see and feel better less meds I was like you took me almost a year to decide but I did it and am not turning back

It's hard but anything in life wanting is ! I am not starved but the little I eat works right now Good luck you will

Be a bander soon !!

[MarvyMimi 61]

I am 5 weeks post op and I find if I don't make Protein and fluids a priority I get run down quickly. Good luck and focus on the protein and water!!.

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

I'm still in the research phase for getting banded...I see lots of people talking about fitness and how they have so much energy, my question is where are they getting the energy from? Consuming less food means less calories and at what point does the body go into "starvation mode" and holds on to the weight?

The weight loss alone gave me incredible energy. Even after thirty pounds down I noticed it. We don't realize how exhausting it is for our bodies to carry the weight. Combine that with the draggy feeling from poor sleep and hypertension and I wonder sometimes how I dragged myself through each day. I have so much more energy now.

Edited August 30, 2014 by JustWatchMe