Low Energy

[kelliev2015 136]

Hi everyone, me again! I was sleeved on 8/8 and while I know it is normal to have low energy (especially on the two weeks post op diet), I'm wondering if anyone found anything to help with this? I feel super anxious and bored being at home but I get so tired as soon as I'm out anywhere. Just seeing if there was anything that worked for people this soon after surgery.

Thanks (as usual)

Kellie

[CLN.BK 165]

@@kelliev2015

Sleeved on 8/5, and I am having this same issue. Looking forward to seeing what others have to say.

[daniotra 298]

It gets better as you can eat more. Part of it is the need to heal, and part is the extremely low calorie diet. Make sure you are getting in your fluids, Protein, and Vitamins.

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[Pescador 1,374]

I felt the weight of the world was lifted and went to the malls, even though I never shop. I walked the grocery and really enjoyed relaxing and reading labels, for meal planning. Scanned the Internet for recipes. Took a friend to brunch and sipped a nice brothy Soup. I think if you get outside, even in a lounge chair, it will rejuvenate you. Good luck! Keep busy and enjoy life. It will get better and better!

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[kelliev2015 136]

Thanks. I have been out. I've walked every day that I've been home and over 5 miles today but felt like it was such a struggle. I need to sit down often when before, I could walk for hours and hours without getting tired. Anyway, I know it's normal. Just feeling impatient to get back to normal.

[Pescador 1,374]

Keep pushing then find your relaxation. I am envious of your ability!

[KristenLe 5,979]

Thanks. I have been out. I've walked every day that I've been home and over 5 miles today but felt like it was such a struggle. I need to sit down often when before, I could walk for hours and hours without getting tired. Anyway, I know it's normal. Just feeling impatient to get back to normal.

That's a long walk for a week postop. I'd break it up - shorter walks a few times a day!

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[kelliev2015 136]

Thanks everyone! I woke up this morning feeling a million times better. It's like someone just flipped the energy switch! Amazing. [emoji3]

[Riddler 1]

I had my op 17 June and I have felt absolutely shattered. But now I'm am eating"normal" food now for the past 1 1/2 weeks I can feel my energy levels improving. I found this the hardest thing to cope with. I got upset and frustrated but it really does get better promise

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[MNovalis 93]

I am 13 days post-op and am struggling with extreme fatigue as well. We recently accepted an offer on our house and have been trying to pack up to move in a couple of weeks. And I returned to my full time desk job 5 days after my surgery. (Gee.....wonder why I might be tired....) I am basically living off of my Protein Shakes, but I still come draggin in the door after work knowing I have to get busy packing boxes. I keep telling myself that I'll rest 'this weekend.' But I just dont see a light at the end of this tunnel. Hopefully going on some solid food in a few days will help.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Rest, some walking, getting enough fluids and Protein, and time will go a long way to getting your energy back.

[Jasminelums 50]

I'm almost 6 weeks post op and struggle with low energy. I feel like I have to drag my feet to get around. I'm pretty sure I'm not getting enough calories. I'm eating about 200 cals per day.

Upping the Water, taking B12 and adding some calories to see how I feel

[KristenLe 5,979]

I'm almost 6 weeks post op and struggle with low energy. I feel like I have to drag my feet to get around. I'm pretty sure I'm not getting enough calories. I'm eating about 200 cals per day.

Upping the Water, taking B12 and adding some calories to see how I feel

Yeah - that's not enough calories (or close to enough). I'm assuming you can't be getting all of your Protein either at only 200 calories. You are starving. You need to increase what you are eating.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I'm almost 6 weeks post op and struggle with low energy. I feel like I have to drag my feet to get around. I'm pretty sure I'm not getting enough calories. I'm eating about 200 cals per day.

Upping the Water, taking B12 and adding some calories to see how I feel

If you are only eating 200 calories a day you are definitely not eating enough. What is your Protein target?

[Jasminelums 50]

Not sure what my target is. I went through diet advancement 1.5 weeks ago so I'm eating according to that chart. No more than 4 oz in Protein Shakes, 1 oz of fish, chicken, deli turkey and soft veggies. No way I can get more than 300-400 calories eating that.

I started on the B12 and today I felt somewhat normal [emoji4]