Too much sleep and fatigue

[marwa 0]

Hi

I'm about 45 or 50 days post op.

Been lucky to get a bad respiratory allergy that kept me bed ridden for 3 weeks or more starting w3 post op

Hence only lost 24 lbs during that period.

Anyway

My problem now that I'm starting to at least get out of bed, is too oo much sleep!!!

I didn't make an accurate record of the number of hours

But they are definitely 12+

I take my Vitamins, may even take caffaeine and then fall asleep right after running an errand .

I'm not hydrated enough, nor eating enough- because I sleep too much !

Is that normal?

I can't even start walking to start my exercise program.

I'm getting sad rhat I could have lost more if it weren't for the allergy

But now sleeping ?!

Help?

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

If you've been suffering from an allergy, you're probably on lots of antihistamines -- maybe several of them.

Those will knock you on your butt.

We really become unfit and less healthy simply by being bedridden. It's time to get up and get moving.

[AngelaWilliamsMD 290]

I agree with Ann. Hipefully you are at a point where you can take non-sedating histamines, so get up and start moving. The first day will be tough, but each day will get better.

[marwa 0]

I am off the antihistamines about 10 days ago. Not sure if they were sedating type or not though.

So what u r saying is that the more I'm in bed thr worse I get ?

I do have trouble lifting a chair at home rhat I used to easily lift with one hand pre op.

Is that what u mean?

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

I am off the antihistamines about 10 days ago. Not sure if they were sedating type or not though.

So what u r saying is that the more I'm in bed thr worse I get ?

I do have trouble lifting a chair at home rhat I used to easily lift with one hand pre op.

Is that what u mean?

Yes, that's exactly what I mean.

Read the study reported at this site http://www.nursingtimes.net/effects-of-bedrest-3-musculoskeletal-and-immune-systems-skin-and-self-perception/5003298.article , including this little tidbit:

"Disuse of the muscles leads to atrophy and a loss of muscle strength at a rate of around 12% a week (Jiricka, 2008). After 3–5 weeks of bedrest, almost half the normal strength of a muscle is lost."

[TammyDTM 391]

Fatigue after surgery is normal, however, this is something that should be discussed with your health care provider. In the meantime, make yourself stay up and awake long enough to get in your required amounts of Water and Protein. Set alarms if you need to.