Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

How Long Before You Regained Your Energy?



Recommended Posts

Hi everyone, I had my RNY on 8/8, and at a month out, I'm finding that pretty much every other day, all I want to do is sit/lie down. I try and push myself to be a bit more active, but it seems like in the days that follow, I end up paying dearly for it. I tried going back to work after four weeks and ended having to go home after half a day. My surgeon is granting me next week off so that I can rest; it's depressing. I just wish I knew when if be back to my "normal" again.

Any thoughts/contributions?

Thanks for everything!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I regained most of my energy (I am 60) around week 6. My full energy did not come back until a couple months later. This was even though I followed my surgeon's and NUT's plan to a T and got exercise every day. My surgeon told me that some people's body just takes a little longer to 'wake up' after anesthesia. Anyway, my energy did eventually come back and at about a year out, I am able to exercise 1 1/2 - 2 hours a day without wearing out.

If you are concerned, you can always call your office and ask; I am sure they would be glad to hear from you - or bring it up at your 6 week check up (that is what I did). Take care of yourself and good luck in your journey!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I would say between weeks six and eight, I had regained full energy. It is imperative that you are getting in all of the required Protein right now, as your body is healing....good luck!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Surgery was on 8/3. I was back to work for half days 8/8. The first days were rough. Naps in the afternoons. I lost a lot of weight the first week (10+) but it was tough. Energy really returned the following week. For me, energy returned 2.5 weeks after surgery. Thank God! School started the following week (and my University classes started too).

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

By 10 days out I was rearing to go- but had to wait for surgeon to give me the go- ahead to lift. Until then was walking like crazy, running errands, etc.

At the 4 week mark, when I could lift, I proceeded to rip out all the landscaping in front of my house, replant it all, and my husband and I built a new front porch. Course, I was on a deadline- oldest sons HS grad was in May, and along with it, a huge party for 150 people. Lol.

I found that the more I did, the more energy I had.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • BeanitoDiego

      Still purging all of the larger clothing. This morning, a shirt that I ADORED wearing ended up on top. Hard to let it go, but it was also hard to let go of those habits that also no longer serve my highest good. Onward and upward!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Onedayatatime365

      Looking to connect with others who are also on the journey of better health. Post-Op Gastric Sleeve (4/11/24).
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • jparadigm

      Happy Wednesday!
       
      I hope everyone is having a lovely week so far! 
      It's been a bit of a struggle this last week...I'm hungry ALL the time.
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Have a great Wednesday too! Sorry you're hungry all the time, I'm pretty much the same..and I'm sick of eating the same food all the time.

    • ChunkCat

      Well, tomorrow I go in for an impromptu hiatal hernia repair after ending up in the ER over the weekend because I couldn't get food down and water was moving at a trickle... I've been having these symptoms on and off for a few weeks but Sunday was the worst by far and came with chest pain and trouble breathing. The ER PA thinks it is just esophagitis and that the surgeon and radiologist are wrong. But the bariatric surgeon swears it is a hernia, possibly a sliding one based on my symptoms. So he fit me into his schedule this week to repair it! I hope he's right and this sorts it out. He's going to do a scope afterwards to be sure there is nothing wrong with the esophagus. Here's hoping it all goes well!!
      · 4 replies
      1. AmberFL

        omgsh!! Hope all goes well!! Keeping you in my thoughts!

      2. gracesmommy2

        Hope you’re doing well!

      3. NickelChip

        I hope it goes well! Sending positive thoughts for a speedy recovery!

      4. AmberFL

        How are you doing? any update?!

    • jparadigm

      Hello lovlies!
      Today is a beautiful day in west Michigan! I hope you all have a beautiful Tuesday and rest of your week!! 🤗
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×