I am 18 days post op and maybe I've been pushing myself too hard? I went back to work the following week only part time- I went in late, took it easy and left when I was tired. This past week was full time but I still left a little early three days. I get home a little after four and tend to nap for a little but now.

Today, Saturday, after a full night's sleep I woke up raring to go- chose a place to take a nice walk today- and as I woke more I decided maybe today will be chore day and I will explore tomorrow. I then got up, sorted some clothes to see what fits and doesn't, bagged up some laundry, put the dishes away, ate some Breakfast and now I find myself tired. I have settled into a comfy spot and feel ready to go back to sleep.

I'm not complaining- it's a process- but I'm kind of surprised by it.

Anyone run into something similar?

Honestly I'm full of energy. I wake up like clock work at 6:30 and am not stop til bedtime. But as soon as I wind down in bed I'm beat. Before surgery I would normally stay up til 12-1am. Hang in there, the more you lose the more energy you will have ☺

Edited May 9, 201511 yr by momfromjersey22

Haha- momfromjersey22 - I'm glad you're doing so well! I start out feeling like this but peter out. Can I ask how far out you are from surgery?

Haha- momfromjersey22 - I'm glad you're doing so well! I start out feeling like this but peter out. Can I ask how far out you are from surgery?

today is day 19

It's still early days for you and you had major surgery. This is perfectly normal. Just listen to your body and rest when you need to.

I am the same way. The surgeon said it lasts about 6 weeks. I'm 5 weeks out now. Went back to work (light duty) after 2 weeks and each week has been a little better.

OMG! The amount of energy you have sounds amazing to me! I have not had my surgery yet but I can't wait for the day that I can say I went for a walk and did all the things you do before I get tired. Makes me excited to have my surgery.

Thank you Blerdgirl...I have done exactly that. I'm accepting.

Missheidi47 even though I still tire out I do have much more energy than when I started and I trust that I will gain even more.

Now for momfromjersey22 you sound like you need a superhero cape! You go girl!

I'm going to accept my 43 year old self and rest when I need to and it is reassuring- as on many of my questions- to hear that this is normal for some.

My doc explained that anesthesia tends to hide in fatty tissue, so as we lose weight, we can get waves of exhaustion and the anesthesia releases when we lose the fatty tissue.

@@dhrguru THAT is very interesting! I love the inside scoop

I'll have to see what else I can find on that. Thank you!

It took me 6 weeks to feel fully back to normal and have enough energy thru the entire day.

~LA

"SeahawksFan" "took me 6 weeks to feel fully back to normal and have enough energy thru the entire day.

~LA

Oh I hope I never get back to normal after my surgery when it comes to energy. I just finished picking up a few things at a small mall and I am soooo tired from the walking I did that I am having to sit in the parking lot until I catch my breath! (My normal).