Hi all, I'm hoping some veterans can chime in. I'm a teacher and was sleeved July 12, things went well, very easy recovery. I go back Aug 1 for a week and a half of workshops, etc, and kids arrive Aug 17. I'm on soft foods now. Eating is a chore. I am seldom hungry, and I don't look forward to eating. I am vigilant about Protein and liquids and have my surgeon's goals every day since July 14. I'm really tired since I graduated to soft foods. I am easily fatigued until afternoon. I'm consuming 400-500 calories/day. I'm walking every day. I've never been compliant in my life! Before surgery I was definitely a morning person and very productive in the mornings but now I was to sleep in and do very little. How can I boost my energy level? Would changing my diet in some way help?

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Meant to say that I've never been SO compliant in my life before.

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My energy levels were low. My Dr gave me a B1 and B12 shot. After labwork I was told I currently have a severe thiamine (B1) Vitamin deficiency and to start 100mg of thiamine ASAP.

Let's just say, I'm feeling much better. That may not be your issue but may be worth having your labs checked and having a B12 injections. Oh I also take gummy B12's.

@@triplethreat I'm not a Vet but I think you need more calories. Maybe add a protein shake? Are you taking vitamins?

Look into switching to the under the tongue B12s. B12 is much more effective when it's absorbed directly into the blood stream.

Candygyrl, on 29 Jul 2016 - 10:48, said:

My energy levels were low. My Dr gave me a B1 and B12 shot. After labwork I was told I currently have a severe thiamine (B1) Vitamin deficiency and to start 100mg of thiamine ASAP.

Let's just say, I'm feeling much better. That may not be your issue but may be worth having your labs checked and having a B12 injections. Oh I also take gummy B12's.

@@KristenLe, I take a Bariatric Multivitamin as well as a B12 supplement. Maybe I need a B1 as well?

My support team isn't concerned about calories right now. My surgeon doesn't want me to worry about calories for the first two months and to focus instead on Protein as well as adding in nutrients from veggies. At two months the nut will help me establish calorie goals.

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I hit an energy slump close to 3 weeks out. Just when. Instructions said to begin adding a b12 and b100 complex daily, along with the multivitamin aND calcium I was already taking. I have more energy now at 5 weeks. Your nut should be able to guide you with supplements. Also, are you taking a vitamin d? I've been taking 1000 icu daily and it makes a big difference in how I feel.

Are you taking Iron? If not try adding Iron to your supplements.

Also do you have sleep Apnea? You may need to adjust your titration level.

If you're hitting your Protein target I wouldn't worry about calories either.

I struggled with fatigue as well, adding the iron really helped. Ask your dr to do a Vitamin level blood test. It will let you know where you stand and what you're lacking. My iron was really low to the point of almost needing an infusion.

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I added a B complex after looking at my blood work and it really makes a difference. Oddly my multivitamin had no Iron so when I reorder I will be sure to look for iron. I take Biotin, B12, multi and now a B complex.

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It's normal to feel tired the first 3 months especially while your body is still recovering.

This is a major surgery and still important to listen to your body and rest.