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Scuse me, I can't see what I'm typing unless I'm responding so I,all have to respond to me self to get my question out there.

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So its obvious that our physicians have different regimens re liquids and mushies and food timetables following surgery. Its also clear that some of us are happy about energy levels and some are struggling. I'm in the latter group. I am curious to know whether our regimens or other factors are causing (or aiding and abetting) this. I'd love to hear from the recently sleeved on how you're feeling and what your diet is like.

Here' s me:

• Sleeved 9 days ago (jan 19)

•Energy Level really low. Like stopping midway on staircases with dizziness sometimes.

• Regimen 3 weeks liquids then 3 weeks soft then regular

• Compliance good, meeting liquid, Protein and carbs goals set

• Potential factors age (50s) Lyme disease and babesiosis

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Great question ~ I'be been wandering the same thing.

I was sleeved on Jan 12th so 16 days post-op. I'm having no issues getting at least 48 oz of water/day and averaging about 50g protein/day. But, my energy level is very low. I'm still off of work and feeling like I can only do one or two "big activities" a day like an errand or a long walk. After that, I am exhausted.

I'm sleeping very well - probably about 9 hours on average. My brain is raring to go but my body is saying to rest. So, for once in my life, I am listening to my body!! As long as I am meeting my hydration, Protein and exercise each day then the rest will have to take a backseat.

I am curious why the differences and how long this fatigue will last. Seems different for everyone!

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for me it went away rather quickly maybe 5 or 6 days post op. I am 5 weeks out now and ive been hitting the gym 4 times a week since week three. But again everyone is different make sure your Vitamins are being taken and you have enough B12 as well. Plus Iron its very important for your sustained energy level.

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#sms724 ..50 g Protein seems low. I've not been sleeved yet but my post op instructions say that I should be getting at least 60 but shoot for 80-90 maybe up to 110. I get 90+ in now. 90 from shakes and about 20 from the one meal a day I can eat.

Is 50 what your doctor recommended?

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My doctor's recommendation for this phase is a minimum of 40g Protein with a goal of 50-75g. He suggests gradually increasing protein each day which is what I've been focusing on doing. It's hard but I'll get there!!

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The first 3-4 weeks post op I was practically comatose. I think a lot of it is just getting all the anesthesia out of my system. I am about 8 weeks out and my energy level is back to normal if not a little better than it was. Hang in there.

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