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Exhausted! 6 days post-op

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SugarCali    9

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Hi,I am 6 days post-op, still on clear liquid diet. Trying, trying to get 60g Protein each day, but getting more like 40 if I'm lucky. Pain is now very bearable even without meds. Was hoping to get back to work after my follow-up Tuesday, but, omg, I am just EXHAUSTED!!

Also, finding it hard to sip Water unless it's VERY icy and cold.

Anyone else feel like this?

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Daisee68    2,493

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Getting 40g of Protein at this stage is actually pretty good. You will get to 60g very soon. And yes the exhaustion is normal. I remember feeling very different at day 8 (no idea why) and then a bit of a relapse at week 3. Your body has been through major surgery / trauma. It will take a while. I took 2 1/2 weeks off and was exhausted the first week back. Take off more time if you can. If you can't, then maybe you can plan little breaks where you can take a 10 minute rest / power nap in your car? (This is what I had to do with some other prior surgeries.) Hang in there. It will get better!

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poisongirl6485    9

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I feel you OP. I had RNY March 22 and I need a nap everyday to function. Our bodies just went through a major surgery and we are still healing. Between healing and our diet being very low calorie right now, it's no wonder we're so tired!!

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pqmr    7

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Totally agree with everyone! Daisee68, I took felt different at 8 days. Still tired but functional. I'm 16 days post op. If I take a mile walk I usually have to take a nap. I'm sure it's because our bodies are still adapting to the drastic decrease in calories + sx. I used to consume 2500 cal/day now I'm down to 500.

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SugarCali    9

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8 days post-op and actually feel so much better! Finding it easier to sip more Water finally and get min. 40g Protein really helps. My doctor is the best! Showed up for my follow up Tuesday and was greeted with a Protein shake, and when I left, they gave me one for the road. It really helped me feel less nauseous and tired :)

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Ruth1ess    494

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That's very thoughtful! I'm glad you are feeling better :)

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