9 days postop...

[Mly 15]

Hi all, I was sleeved on 8/10 and seem to be healing pretty well. But the last few days I've just been feeling SO down in the dumps and I'm not sure why. Yesterday was the worst. I felt so listless and tired that it seemed like it took every last ounce of energy I had just to breathe. Today is better than yesterday energy-wise (I can at least get off the couch) but I'm still nowhere close to where I think I should be. Is this common?

[gotime0810 71]

The major hormone fluctuation can bring on feelings of depression. Very common.

Sorry I can't add more advice. I'm bi-polar so I already take a mood stabilizer that is helping me avoid this issue.

Just a thought- Exercise helps with the happy endorphins.

Good luck.

[Missy161 395]

Very common! Lack of energy is the major complaint after surgery while healing. It took me 3 weeks at least to be able to even walk around the block without wanting to sit down and rest. Keep your Water and Protein up as best you can- this is always a struggle for me. It also takes months for the anesthesia to get totally out of your system. My surgeon said the healing process goes on for at least 6 months. So rest and take care of yourself.


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Hw 223, SW 217 CW 191 GW 135

[Mly 15]

The Protein is my major struggle right now as the Water is getting easier and easier, but I'm thinking the lack of protein plays a good part in why I'm feeling so tired. I am so sick of protein shakes! I appreciate the input - I know it will get better, just have to survive until then haha

[FluffyChix 17,418]

My nephew is a surgeon and told me it's so normal. Not only cuz of anesthesia, but also cuz of pain pills, the hormones from weight loss, AND he told me that just the process of a surgeon getting in and touching your guts/bowels can cause hormonal fluctuations that can cause the blues. His advice was/is: drink LOTS of fluids (water), move move (walk), and watch funny shows on tv, and rest whenever possible.

[Mly 15]

That's great advice! Makes sense.

[Allie589 171]

The Protein is my major struggle right now as the Water is getting easier and easier, but I'm thinking the lack of protein plays a good part in why I'm feeling so tired. I am so sick of protein shakes! I appreciate the input - I know it will get better, just have to survive until then haha

Omg I'm so sick of Protein Shakes too. I need to get them down tho. It's 3pm where I am and haven't had one yet and I have to. Ugh.


5'7 HW: 256 SW: 248 CW: ? GW: 150 Fantasy GW: 135 Sleeved 8/7