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towanda825    1

towanda825
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I am just over a month post-op and have begun noticing that I get so sleepy after I eat a solid meal (not shakes).

To the point where I cannot focus on doing much other than wanting to go take a nap. Usually passes within 30-45 minutes, but I find it strange. I know I am not over eating, my portions are pretty small and I don't get to the point where I feel full after meals either. I'm worried of "stretching" I think, so I don't push my limits with filling up my new stomach.

Has anyone else experienced this sleepy feeling after eating??

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RJ'S/beginning    5,357

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Only a month out you are still healing young lady. And anything even eating can cause fatigue. Just follow your bodies requirements at this point. It knows best!

I get hot when I eat...It is called food sweats. I hate that.....Don't know how many others get that!?

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amazon    579

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I agree with RJ. You're still recovering and healing. That takes energy. Don't fight what your body needs (rest).

If a month or so from know you're in the same boat, just take a hard look at what you're eating. If I have something with too many carbs, I want a nap! :)

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kaninag    35

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Town da...how are you doing with this now? I too am having a similar issue but my heart also races.

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teshadb    203

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I am 10 months out and there are times it happens to me still it's weird I can't barely keep my eyes open. Then it passes and I'm good. I don't get it. I don't over stuff myself either and it's not every time I eat.

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millergirl314    168

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I'm over a year out and it happens to me sometimes too. I don't understand it either, it's like a food coma but I didn't stuff my face. Weird.

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kaninag    35

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This is depressing! I thought these feeling were supposed to eventually go away :(

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towanda825    1

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Hi guys! I am actually doing so much better with the sleey feeling. I still get it evey so often, but no where near as bad as a few months ago. Ugh, hated that. And RJ, I also experienced the "food Sweats" you mentioned, my frineds and I refer to it as the "meat sweats". HAHA! Aslo not fun, but it doesn't last very long either.

However, I am still dealing with the ever present and annoying Burping as soon as I put something in my mouth. Could just be Water and I instantly start to burp. You guys? Can anyone tell me that this will go away too. :)

Thanks!!

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kaninag    35

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Glad to hear yours has gotten better. I hope mine goes away soon. I can't see if its affected by what I eat in particular. I think its just food in general :(

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towanda825    1

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Glad to hear yours has gotten better. I hope mine goes away soon. I can't see if its affected by what I eat in particular. I think its just food in general :(

Awww, hang in there, it should get better. Yeah, mine wasn't specific to any kind of foods either. Just anything in general put me in a near coma. How long does it last you? Mine was about 20-30 minutes and just happened again last week, actually. Had been 2-3 weeks since the last incident.

~W~

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KristenVSG2014    1,871

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Glad I found this older thread. This happens to me a few times a week. I can't seem to find any cause. The only consistency is it is usually lunch and maybe I've waited a little too long to eat. After I eat all I can think about (and sometimes I give in) is taking a nap. I almost feel drugged or buzzed. That overwhelming sleepiness that you can't fight.

I wonder what causes this? I'll ask my doctor next month!

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kaninag    35

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If your doctor has any insight please share! Mine didnt seem worried about it and didn't offer any info either. It really feels like I have eaten an entire thanksgiving feast and i need to nap!!!

It went away for awhile but its starting to occur again. Now I have noticed it happens more when I dont measure my food and eat things that are a little more carb dense.

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Shainadelphia    69

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I also get food sweats after eating!

And I don't feel tired but I start these intense yawning episodes around 3 pm that I can't control!

Sometimes I think it's because I haven't had enough Protein, but who knows. I get plenty of sleep at night..

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KristenVSG2014    1,871

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If your doctor has any insight please share! Mine didnt seem worried about it and didn't offer any info either. It really feels like I have eaten an entire thanksgiving feast and i need to nap!!!

It went away for awhile but its starting to occur again. Now I have noticed it happens more when I dont measure my food and eat things that are a little more carb dense.

My doctor had the same reaction. He didn't seem concerned. Sigh. Oh well. It's a small price to pay, I guess!

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