Does having a VSG help with energy problems?

[notgonnabelikemymom 12]

I understand that soon after the surgery the body is fatigued while still healing. My question is about several months later. Could I see an upswing in energy levels throughout the day? I've always had a hard time with napping and my doctor did some blood tests and prescribed a low dose of Synthroid for a subclinical case of hypothyroidism. I would really enjoy having more energy to play with my daughter more often!

[Babbs 14,680]

VSG doesn't help with having more energy, but the resulting weight loss does

So the answer to your question is yes, you will have more energy once you heal up and the weight starts coming off.

[roundisashape 712]

The weight loss definitely helps! Just don't ever let yourself run out of Vitamins. I went without for a week between paydays and thought I was dying by day 4. Maybe it was psychological, but BOY did I feel like a wet dishrag!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

It's a combination of things. Eating a more well rounded diet, exercising regularly (yes a good workout energize me!), and losing weight all make me feel more energetic. However, part of your issue is a slightly malfunction thyroid. You can still get to the point where you have more energy, it just may take a little longer. My sister has thyroid issues and she found that increasing her multi Vitamin to 2 x's a day, taking Iron every 2 -3 days, along with her synthroid helps her energy levels. I also have been getting her to go for a walk with me on Sunday afternoon's.

Perhaps talk to your doctor about increasing your multi Vitamin and taking an Iron supplement. Just keep in mind when adding iron you need to increase your Water intake.

[twinhappy 79]

If I have not had enough Protein during the day I start to get sluggish. Make sure you are keeping up with that!

[AngelaWilliamsMD 290]

Carrying less weight around will definitely help with energy. However, I believe the diet may play a substantial role as well. Many of us dramatically cut the amount of carbohydrates we consume post-operatively and replace that with increased Protein. Protein is so much better for our bodies than simple sugars!

[amazon 579]

I'm only half kidding when I say my days (pre-op) were planned around when I could lay down again. Getting up in the morning was a chore, and after getting home from work, all I wanted to do was grab a nap before dealing with what ever had to be done. Weekends? That meant catching up on sleep.

I prayed that what I had read about people getting energy after WLS was true. The first few months, it wasn't my experience. It was tiring. But I know now that I was still healing. At a little over a year out I can tell you that the difference is amazing. Truly. I'm not kidding when I say I feel like I'm 20 (I'm 52).

I also am on thyroid med. Keep an eye on your levels, make sure they are routinely tested, you'll need adjustments.