I'm 2 weeks post op and have no energy. I feel so tired and I have 2 toddlers who need me. Any suggestions...I seem to be taking my Protein fine.

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Fluids, protein and vitamins. Your body has been through major surgery and it takes time to recover. If you are on BP meds - they may need to be adjusted. But it's most likely just your body healing. Take advantage of the toddlers naps and take one yourself.

I am really tired also . I was sleeved June 1st and met with my dr today .... First thing she said was - you look tired . I guess it gets better ! Good luck with the kids

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I am really tired also . I was sleeved June 1st and met with my dr today .... First thing she said was - you look tired . I guess it gets better ! Good luck with the kids

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May 31St ...one day apart. It needs to get better soon fast ...hopefully your feeling better soon

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Fluids, Protein and Vitamins. Your body has been through major surgery and it takes time to recover. If you are on BP meds - they may need to be adjusted. But it's most likely just your body healing. Take advantage of the toddlers naps and take one yourself.

Thanks that's what my nut told me too. I seem to be doing find with all of the above. When did you feel you got your energy back. I even thought maybe I need to exercise, just not sure if it's too soon. Anything is better then feeling like this. It's no wonder people get depressed. sleeping all the time is depressing

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Still waiting on the energy. I'm not the norm though. 63 lbs down and still no energy

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Wow how long has it been since your surgery

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I have been on the treadmill since day 8 .... I'm not sure it is helping with energy, but I am proud of my progress ( 1 mile to 3). My surgeon has been great with questions about increasing exercise or adding incline to the treadmill

Are your kids still in a stroller ? I wonder if your dr would clear you for pushing a stroller ?

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Major surgery takes its toll on the body. Some folks will take almost a year to fully "wake up", and feel like themselves again. Unfortunately, our bodies can't tell time, but operate on a "clock" of their own.

Rest when you can. Two tots? God Bless! Hopefully, maybe a neighbor or a friend/relative could take turns and watch them so you can get a daily nap? Otherwise, we just have to do the best we can do.

Why not call your team and ask for any suggestions they may have to help you raise your energy level.

Feel better, Friend. Please post and let us know how you are doing.

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Agree with other posters, rest, fluids, Protein and more rest! But also do something physical a couple times a day, like a very short walk. I think it helped to keep my internal system moving and helped keep my body feeling more Fluid, so as energy returned it didn't feel like "rehab" just to walk to the corner.

For what it's worth, I think my energy began to kick in after about 4 weeks - which is also just a bit longer than it takes to get all of the anesthetic out of your system. I swear I felt like my whole body was having to re-learn how to digest, walk, climb stairs and eat.drink slowly that first month.

Good luck to you both, and take heart - it WILL get better!

Kate

PS I suggest a few journal notes on what you're feeling and doing, so you can look back on how you felt in a few days. Sometimes it's hard to perceive slight differences from within one's own skin.

I'm 5 months out

Thank you everyone for all your input...

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