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Running low on energy

I used to consider myself a night owl, going to bed around 1 or 2 am and sleeping for maybe 4.5 hours. But now, I CANNOT wait to get to bed by 10:30, and that's stretching it.

I can barely keep my eyes open!

I am almost 4 years out with a lap band and am at goal. I take a Multivitamin and B12 daily (mostly) but probably don't get enough Protein.

Anyone else dragging?

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This may have nothing to do with the band. It could just be a change in your sleep pattern due to age or differing lifestyle. If you're concerned, I'm sure you can get bloodwork that will let you know if it's something physiological.

  • 5 months later...

Totally with you. Used to sleep about 6 hours and be fine now I get 7-7 1/2 and I'm still dragging most of the day. Struggle to stay awake past 9:30 but force myself to stay up till at least 10:15. I take supplements too including the same as you, recent labs came back fine. Maybe it's just age but I too am four years out and know I need to do better with protein intake.

  • 2 weeks later...

Dont know how old your are, but unfortunately sleep patterns do change with age, especially with women. Sometimes its hormones , etc. I used to sleep like a baby every single night, then while expecting 26 years ago, ( I was 30) started waking up once a night. I could handle that, but then it got way worse ! Asleep at 10 pm, then every single night, wide awake at around 3:30 am. I'd have cocoa and crackers to help me maybe go back to sleep. Maybe. I tried everything. Now , I take Trazadone before bed, and combined with my ADD meds, sleep for 7 - 8 hrs straight. Zzzzzzzzzz

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  • 5 months later...

I started wearing a band that tracked steps and sleep as I was dragging and tired. I was guilty of setting the timer on the TV for 3 hours when I went to bed. I felt I went to sleep fast and thought I was sleeping well. It showed I was not getting deep sleep at all during the first hours of sleep. I now set the timer for 30 minutes and am getting the deep sleep I need and can stay up to 11 again without a problem. Environment can really impact. Hope you find what is contributing to your problem.

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