4 days post-op, trouble staying awake?

[ahappycamper 81]

Hi everyone,

Just wondering...is it common to be extra, extra sleepy all the time after getting the vsg? The last pain medication I took was around 4am. I'm to take it every four hours as needed, so it usually wears off by the 4 hour mark. I have slept all day long and am still tired. I could lie down right now and fall asleep easily. I'm not light-headed or anything unusual, but the constant sleeping is making is difficult to get all my fluids and Protein in. I try to stay awake and keep myself focused, but I drift off while reading, watching tv, knitting, browsing the internet, etc. When I'm awake, I try to walk as much as possible, but the second I'm done, I'm ready for another nap.

I'm not ready to drive just yet and there are limited places in my house where I can get comfortable, so I feel a bit tied to my bedroom.

I've never had any kind of surgery or anything done, so I thought maybe my body is still just in "wtf did you do to me" mode, but I'm not sure. My post-op appointment is on Wednesday and I'll bring it up then if there is no immediate cause for concern.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

Thank you all!

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[_Kate_ 2,224]

I slept a lot too, in between walking and sip sip sipping.

I was 10 days out and a friend came for lunch. After 15 minutes I had to leave her finishing her meal (the rest of my family were there) and I went to bed and slept for about 4 hours.

Your body has been through a massive change. Rest and sleep when you need to.

Congratulations on the surgery

Kate

[lindaras22 22]

Hi everyone,

Just wondering...is it common to be extra, extra sleepy all the time after getting the vsg? The last pain medication I took was around 4am. I'm to take it every four hours as needed, so it usually wears off by the 4 hour mark. I have slept all day long and am still tired. I could lie down right now and fall asleep easily. I'm not light-headed or anything unusual, but the constant sleeping is making is difficult to get all my fluids and Protein in. I try to stay awake and keep myself focused, but I drift off while reading, watching tv, knitting, browsing the internet, etc. When I'm awake, I try to walk as much as possible, but the second I'm done, I'm ready for another nap.

I'm not ready to drive just yet and there are limited places in my house where I can get comfortable, so I feel a bit tied to my bedroom.

I've never had any kind of surgery or anything done, so I thought maybe my body is still just in "wtf did you do to me" mode, but I'm not sure. My post-op appointment is on Wednesday and I'll bring it up then if there is no immediate cause for concern.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

Thank you all!

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I'm 40 days out and I'm still always tired

But I'm sure it's my age.. I just give in and rest

I'm blessed to be able to do this

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[blizair09 3,250]

In the first week or two post-op, I slept all the time. Fatigue remained a significant issue for me until about six weeks post-op. I still have my moments (exercise hits me differently depending on the day) even now (2 months post-op on Monday), but it is finally better for the most part.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I was super tired for about three weeks, semi tired for about six weeks and pretty normal at three months.

Hang in there!

[suzzzzz 1,005]

The pain meds made me sleepy so I went off of them after 2 days and only had pain when standing or getting out of bed. Was very manageable though. I did take a nap everyday and felt fatigue for about 3 mths.

[Vinasu 621]

Yes I was exhausted for two or three weeks. But when my energy returned it was fantastic!

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[WGH3IWDT 93]

My doctor prescribed some nasal B12 which you do once a week and that may help you. It's called Nascobal 500mcg/spray. My insurance didn't cover it. And my doctor's office gave me a $25 off coupon for it and I paid $25 for a 4 week supply. 1 each week.

So ask your doctor about it

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[Lucky2Lose 184]

I've read that it is normal. I'm 9 days out from my sleeve surgery and I'm so tired as well..I'm usually so active that it's hard to adjust to..but I think in time it will get better

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[cassandramarie93 199]

Your body is trying to repair itself it's perfectly normal. Everyone responds differently I started coming around at about week two. Just do your best mean while and listen to what your body is telling you congratulations on your surgery.

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[jess9395 5,448]

I could barely rouse enough energy to stand up for my shower. Yeah pretty normal post op between the recovery and the lack of calories. Hang in there it gets better!

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[ahappycamper 81]

Thank you all for your responses! This has been very reassuring! I've been awake more today and even left the house and drove for the first time! It's great being out, but as I came to a cafe to do work for school, I realized how difficult it was to focus. Lots of brain fog! I'm plugging away, but definitely a little frustrating. Thankfully, it sounds like it improves with time!

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[okiegirl1980 73]

My Dr compared energy levels of a new Bariatric patient to a puppy... burst of energy but needs to sleep a lot. Day 6 for me and it's looking up. Best of luck.

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[amethyst391 18]

I also slept a lot the first week. I had bursts of energy but it usually quickly faded and I took a lot of naps. Second week it's a little better. I'm starting my fourth week and I'm 90% normal but feel tired once in awhile.

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[Miss Rachel 25]

I'm 3 weeks out and I tried to sleep through the whole healing process... It's good to shut down for a bit just not all the way down...

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