I have done great so far. Had long flights home after surgery & tolerated them well. But today I feel so weak, run down & tired. Very lethargic. Been napping all day. Just kinda hit me today. I'm getting in my juices, water & broth. I hope this is just tiredness from all I been thru. Does this stay this way for awhile, or should I expect weakness for awhile?

I'm 1 week out today, and I still feel fatigued . I haven't had to take naps the past few days, but I feel like maybe in doing too much and I need to just lay down and relax . I don't think I will feel back to normal until about week 2. Good luck and congrats!

Are you drinking Protein drinks yet? I was able to start those (clear ones) and Vitamins on day 3 and instantly started feeling better.

Everyone is different in this regard, I was weak for weeks! If you feel it is unusual, call your surgical team for advice. Make sure you're getting your fluids in as well as your protein. Baby yourself a little!

You mentioned long flight home. Did you have surgery in Mexico? I'd say being tired on day 4 is perfectly normal for anyone who is post-op, period. Having to endure a long flight on top of that is even more reason to be tired. Get your fluids in and let your body rest.

The traveling probably has something to do with it but I am still tired 8 days out. I have noticed that if I do not get some form of Protein in every hour and tons of Water, then I am brain dead! It also got better when I was able to add small amounts of soft food protein.

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I'm 3 days post op. Just got home from hospital. That's really my only complaint is I feel like a weak little kitten. Just keep fighting, drink you protein and water,take at least 4 to 6 short walks daily. We will get through this!

Yes I too was very weak had my surgery on a Tuesday discharged on thur felt great went home woke up on Sunday extremely weak and shaky for close to a month I was told to eat a bit more often and to drink drink drink as much as possible I felt so awful I hung up on that woman lol I had to force myself it wasn't easy and made myself get up do small chores walk around house etc it sounds awful when u feel this way I know but just try a few mins at a time every little while and u will begin to feel better I put unflavored protein powder in my tea soup broth yogurt etc until I could eat more solid food too