5 days post op help

[Misty101 10]

I'm 5 days post op and had the Sleeve and fixed my hernia. I was very fortunate to not have any sore throat, Nausea, vomiting, or soreness after surgery.

My problem is I feel very very weak, I don't know if this is normal. I'm getting in my Protein Drinks and drinking my Water as much as possible. I have to stay on full liquids until Friday and then I can start the puree stage. Can I start this early? I'm wondering if this will help with my feeling exhausted?

[shancanssleevejourney 74]

Perfectly Normal. Your body has just gone through a major trauma with Surgery and it's trying to heal itself. Get plenty of rest and walk when you can to keep the gas away, but don't try to be a super hero. I and many others I talk to are still struggling with being overly tired and I am 4 weeks out. The most important thing you can do at this stage is sip your fluids ALL day, don't let your glass go empty. Dehydration even slightly can make you feel very tired and weak.

[Misty101 10]

Oh my gosh, 4 weeks out and still tired. I don't think I will survive. lol. I was hoping when I get the the puree stage this would help the weak feeling...It does make me feel better that this is all normal.

[Babbs 14,680]

Like @ so elequently said, you just had major surgery. You're going to feel like poo for the next month or so. To make matters worse, this surgery requires starvation practically. So yeah. Hang in there. Each week that goes by you will start to feel somewhat human again

[Bufflehead 6,358]

As the others have said, feeling weak is very normal. Work on getting your Fluid and Protein in. Walk when you can, and rest/nap when you need to. And no, you can't decide to advance a food stage early, feeling weak is not a reason to disregard your doctor's orders. Keep sipping and resting and eventually you will feel better and stronger.

[shancanssleevejourney 74]

I promise you will survive lol. I just keep thinking of what I'm going to look like in 6 to 12 months and it keeps me chin up. And right now both of them lol