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Too weak for exercise?

I'm four weeks out (surgery was Dec. 9) and I go back to work tomorrow. I was lucky to have a whole month off to recover, and everything is going well.

EXCEPT...I still feel very weak and dizzy and tired if I do any activity outside the house. I went to Walmart for about 30 minutes and got sweaty and dizzy and nauseated and felt like I was going to pass out. I'm getting all my Protein, starting solids, and staying hydrated. I guess I just want to know if this is normal and if other people experience this?

I was thinking that maybe my body is still adjusting to 800 calories a day vs. 3,000 calories a day. It makes it really hard to exercise (walk, stationary bicycle) even though I know it is important. Does it get easier when you lose more weight? (I've lost 40lbs so far) Will my body adjust to having to support so much weight on so few calories? How long was it for you to feel fully recovered, strong, and normal after surgery?

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  • BitterSweet*
    BitterSweet*

    Those symptoms sound like hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). If it happens again, check your glucose level and if it's really low you'll know the source of this problem. Feel better soon!

  • teacherlady2133
    teacherlady2133

    Make sure your taking you B12 and vitamins... It can get worst if you don't get on a regular schedule.. If I miss my vitamins I am tired... Also don't forget your body is still healing... Sometimes w

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Those symptoms sound like hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). If it happens again, check your glucose level and if it's really low you'll know the source of this problem. Feel better soon!

I agree on the low blood sugar in your case-- definitely worth checking! I am about 10 weeks out and 41 lbs. down since surgery. I have always been pretty good about exercising, but despite feeling good in general, have had very little energy to feel like it. I also like doing things outside and it is frigid and snowy here in Ohio so that doesn't help either! I want to start with squats, lunges, push-ups, etc. and build up. Good luck on finding your energy!

Make sure your taking you B12 and vitamins... It can get worst if you don't get on a regular schedule.. If I miss my vitamins I am tired...

Also don't forget your body is still healing... Sometimes we see the little scars close up and quickly forget what happened inside our bodies...

Agreed. Make sure you are taking your supplements. If this persist call the doc.

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