I'm five weeks post op today, and I've started exercising moderately. I feeling a little discouraged, because I've stalled at just 26 lbs lost. I'm a conversion patient, so I know it's lower, but COME ON!

Anyway, back to the meaning of the post. I've started becoming more active, my energy level is good, but for some reason (it's happened twice now, including today) where I guess I did too much, because my body freaks out. This afternoon I wasn't even on the treadmill or anything, I was pruning a large bush in my yard. Might not sound like a workout, but I was sweating for sure. All of a sudden I knew I needed to stop. Just like last time, my hands started shaking and I felt like I couldn't stand for long. Anyone else experiencing this? Maybe I'm dehydrated a little? I drink Water all day long, but it's not like I'm able to gulp it down. Thoughts?

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Possible hypoglycaemia-low blood sugar level, may need more Proteins.

Or, yes, could be dehydration also.

I had it 10-14 days post op, started feeling dizzy and faint, cold sweats, my skin turned grey and I was quite shaky.

I just made it to my appointment (happened while I was driving), looked like I was going to collapse ....

Luckily, the nurse on duty recognised that I was dehydrated, and gave me Hydralyte (electrolyte drink) to drink, and 15 mins later, I was fine.

I became very mindful of my Fluid intake,after this scary episode, and also bought Hydralyte for emergencies.

Happy to say, it hasn't happened since.

And also, I am mindful of my Protein intake.

Good luck!

Yes, that does sound like dehydration and possibly just over exertion so soon after major surgery. It takes a long time for your body to recover, treat yourself gently and maybe don't push so hard.

With respect to your weight loss -- you've lost more than I had at five weeks out, and I was *not* a conversion patient and I started at a super obese level BMI, so theoretically I should have lost faster. I have always felt good about my weight loss (200+ lbs down!) but if people keep complaining about "slow" weight loss when they lost significantly faster than I did, I am going to get a complex

Be sure to replenish electrolytes - drink PowerAde Zero, broth, Vitamin Water Zero. Take it easy! And - 26lbs in 5 weeks is NOT slow! You need to lower your expectations or you'll drive yourself crazy!