Hi, I'm 7 days post op, I had removal of a lap band as well as a bypass! I had very minimal pain from the bypass, however the band site was excruciating. I've been home for 2 days now and I'm able to keep my fluids up with water however anything else is very minimal. I have a shake with added protein powder in the morning and something similar at lunch how ever it's only about 1/4 of a cup at the moment which I understand is normal and at tea I have some type of soup. I'm just so exhausted throughout the day, I can't do much but sleep and even activities such as walking to the letter box makes my muscles feel like jelly, just hoping I can start feeling more alert soon! I realise I'm still only very early in I just hate it being able to contribute around the house etc

The three most important elements after gastric bypass surgery are to meet your daily Protein, Fluid and Vitamin requirements. food is secondary because your body is converting your stored fat into the energy that drives your body. Thus you lose weight. It is also important to get in about 30 minutes of walking each day or equivalent exercise. During the first few weeks after surgery, many patients find that they cannot meet the daily goals. This is because their body is in a major heal mode. Just keep trying to achieve these goals and over the course of a few weeks you should be able to get there.

There can be several causes that can rob you of energy. A lack of vitamin B12. Dehydration from not drinking enough fluids. Adverse side effects of pain medication. And many others. But the focus should be on protein, fluids and Vitamins.

Hi, I'm 7 days post op, I had removal of a lap band as well as a bypass! I had very minimal pain from the bypass, however the band site was excruciating. I've been home for 2 days now and I'm able to keep my fluids up with Water however anything else is very minimal. I have a shake with added Protein powder in the morning and something similar at lunch how ever it's only about 1/4 of a cup at the moment which I understand is normal and at tea I have some type of Soup. I'm just so exhausted throughout the day, I can't do much but sleep and even activities such as walking to the letter box makes my muscles feel like jelly, just hoping I can start feeling more alert soon! I realise I'm still only very early in I just hate it being able to contribute around the house etc

I've been there and your body needs to rest. Rest & walking around the house when I could for me was the best thing.

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i felt awful for about 2 weeks after RNY dizzy tired. i'm 3 almost 4 weeks out and i have a lot more energy and feel so much better!

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Thank you, that's all really great advice! I'm no longer taking pain meds so I can rule that out but everything else is certainly helpful to my current situation.