Tiredness and Regret

[Jb1176 79]

8 weeks out and I feel much better as each week passes. I have "energy" days and other days it is hard to get my three miles in without feeling like I might have to crawl the last half mile. I have no idea why the energy level doesn't stay consistent. I suspect it may be due to regularity and intestinal issues because I can't seem to find the right amount of Fiber to keep the systems balanced.

[GSDMom 2]

When did everyone start walking far or exercising? I am 3.5 weeks out and can only walk around a half mile. Also, what does everyone take for Constipation?

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

I did not feel fully human till about 12 weeks post op....hang in there

[TammyDTM 391]

@@Jb1176 and @@GSDMom

Try 1/2 cup aloe vera juice every other evening for Constipation. You can find it in the same area of the drug store as the laxatives.< /p>

[MzB 297]

Hey, Kimmie

I was also sleeved on 5/18. It is great to find others on my same timeline.

My experience has been different from yours as I could handle liquids fairly quickly. I just had a lot of pain from my incisions.

I did notice that as long as I am getting at least 80 grams of Protein in a day my energy stays up. It doesn't seem to be the calories as much as it is the Protein in my personal opinion because I am still trying to get up to 800 calories a day (and failing most day) but energy is good. When I was on full liquids I stuck with Protein drinks (Premier like most people) and Unjury's chicken flavor (nice change of pace). As I moved to soft foods I have had to work at getting in the protein so I still have at least one Premier shake in the morning. I also have been living on the Dannon Oikios Triple Zeros yogurt (15g protein) for Snacks. These seem to go down easy and taste good to me. I did notice that I have a big drop in energy mid-afternoon if I am not doing a protein rich snack.

Keep me posted on how your doing.

[GSDMom 2]

I was sleeved on 5/18. I would love to keep in contact with all of you that were sleeved the same day. We can help each other. So far I am down 24 pounds. At a stall. Can't seem to tolerate the fluids well. I'm trying. I have to find that Premier Protein everyone is using. I have been using Unjury. Not getting enough. I tried finding the aloe juice today. No luck. Anyone know what stores to find these things. I would love to hear how you guys are doing with loss. I feel better today. Saw my reflection in a store window and realized that I shouldn't regret this. I should welcome what will be. This suffering is temporary and food is not the end all. My health is.

[TammyDTM 391]

@@GSDMom - You can find the aloe vera juice in the laxative section at Walmart.< /p>

[lfry925 38]

I had awful fatigue 3 weeks out. Exercise? Please. I didn't even feel like walking to the bathroom. Right around week 5 all my energy plus some came back. I started hitting the gym hard and had even MORE energy. You'll get there. Just hang in.