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23 days out, a lot of weakness and no stamina, got things that need doing. am I rushing it or are my carbs way too low. any thoughts would help please.

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I would evaluate your Protein and Water intake. Make sure you are getting at least 70g of Protein in on a daily basis. The protein is what gives you energy. It's so important!!

The other thing I will tell you is that sometimes it takes a while for your body to adjust. I didn't wake up after surgery feeling great. It took me about 2 months to get back to normal and to have energy again. Even though you only have a few little incisions on the outside you just had a major surgery. Your body and mind need time to adjust.

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23 days out, a lot of weakness and no stamina, got things that need doing. am I rushing it or are my carbs way too low. any thoughts would help please.

Having same issues . 2 weeks out some days I can hardly get through

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At 23 days (or 2 weeks for the previous post), you are still awfully busy on the inside, recovering from major surgery. don't kid yourself cause you only have teeny incisions, there was major work involved. And your intake of calories is low. Combine the two, it's no wonder you haven't any energy.

it's possible your "carbs are way too low". Surgeons differ widely on their postop recommendations re: carbohydrate, but your brain relies on carbohydrate alone for fuel. You need SOME carbs.

I'm six weeks out today. I went back to work April 11. I still don't have my usual energy level, but I do notice with time and with the gradual increase in calories recommended by my surgeon (she wants me at 600-800 until week 8, then 800-1200 after that) that it's improving. This week is the first few days I haven't needed a nap after work + 1 hr. commute.

Rest when you need to, and give your body time to heal.

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I'm four weeks out and still have foggy moments. I'm getting enough Protein but almost no carbs. After eating the Protein I just don't have room for carbs. Can anyone give me some ideas on good carbs to try. I'm still limited to certain foods but that should end in a few more weeks.

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Thanks for the info. I know I can't seem to get enough protien shakes in . Or Water . I'm trying . On my feet at work all day long commute .

Anywhere at work you could take a short nap at work? If I can put my head down for a half hour I feel so much better. Could you go to your car and set an alarm?

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I was told that I needed to up my starches a bit and it did wonders for my energy in the morning. I really on my ½ packet of oatmeal with a couple of berries.

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I haven't had surgery yet and I have read where several are saying they wake up and don't know where they are at times , This being after they get home? That puzzles me, some that has experienced this could you explain this a little more , Is it the pain meds or does this surgery really mess with our memory?

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I realize these are older posts, but they give me hope that I am not alone in feeling so tired all the time at weeks 3 and 4 in my recovery - - - - I am 59, with Fibro, chronic fatigue and chronic pain. I knew it would take time, and my Dr told me it would take longer for me then most of his patients (which I thought was wonderful of him) but I was beginning to think, "What the heck man"?!?!?! Now with the holidays approaching, I am going to be toast all season!

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I was one of the people who did not get more energy. It took me a full year to really recover. I still don't have a lot of energy, but my stamina has increased.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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