Always tired

[korii 2]

I had my surgery January 9th and i am having a difficult time.i am randomly nauseous, I haven’t reached my Fluid requirements, I can only mussel through 2 Protein Shakes, my Vitamins make me cry 10 mins after I take them I feel like vomiting, I can’t even walk around Walmart without getting tired .is this normal? What do I do?

[JCKlgl123 53]

I'm so sorry to hear that. Can you make an emergency appointment with your surgeon or nutritionist? Personally, I've experienced a boost in energy post-op. Perhaps your fatigue is caused by not consuming enough calories. Also, I find that taking Vitamins before bed eliminates that crappy feeling. Feel better soon!

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[NewBeginnings2018 81]

I would call your surgeon's office and talk to them. I was sleeved the day before you and have none of those issues. Everyone heals differently but you could be dehydrated if you aren't getting in your Water.

[Little Green 582]

I'm so sorry you're going through this! I can't help much, but I know that my surgeon recommended taking Vitamins with a meal or snack to minimize nausea. Good luck

[Mattymatt 491]

1 hour ago, korii said:

I had my surgery January 9th and i am having a difficult time.i am randomly nauseous, I haven’t reached my Fluid requirements, I can only mussel through 2 Protein Shakes,my Vitamins make me cry 10 mins after I take them I feel like vomiting, I can’t even walk around Walmart without getting tired .is this normal? What do I do?

Please call your surgeon. This is something important that should not wait.

[atphiladephia 67]

I was sleeved on the ninth and do not regularly meet my Protein or my fluids daily. However what i do eat goes down fine and i have no Nausea. I am more tired because of the lack of calories but mostly feel pretty good. I would call your doc ASAP. And focus on fluids before food as dehydration is more dangerous than lack of protein at this point.

[Losebig 508]

Make sure you are taking Vitamins with something in your stomach (even a Protein shake), that should fix the nausea. I’d definitely talk to the DR to see if they can help, if you’re short on protein and fluids you will be exhausted. Not sure if they did nutritional blood work pre surgery (they should have), but vitimin deficiency will also make you feel terrible - though its pretty quick for that if you had pre op labs. Not sure what the challenge with protein is, but watering it down may help you get it down and you can just sip that all day.

Warm fluids will be easier to drink and might help you get fluid goals. An IV with Fluid and electrolytes might make you feel like a new person and if you haven’t been hitting fluid goals you might need that.

[Claudiarb 21]

I was short of being incapacitated because of extreme fatigue. Even though was doing at least 50gm of Protein and taking my Vitamin and B12. Even taking a shower felt like I had just ran a marathon, there was nothing wrong with me, the surgery just hit me this way. I never did have nausea though except the day after surgery. I’m now 6 weeks post op and I feel I get more energy every day. It took me almost 5 weeks to start feeling normal again.

[sleevedrose 5]

I agree with the comments above! Although personally I couldn’t reach my Fluid intake in the beginning and was in fact dehydrated the first two weeks. I had to find ways to get liquid. I found them in drinking teas, broth, or slushy made style Water and flavor. As for Protein that was another problem for me as my tummy couldn’t and still can not tolerate Protein Shakes anymore since surgery! But I did find Protein Drinks like Isopure black tea or lemonade flavor and that has protein and counts as fluid intake. For vomiting I’d say the protonix helps with that, they sent me home with those out of surgery and I take it in the morning before anything!

However, definitely definitely let your surgeon know your concerns. I bother mines CONSTANTLY!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

21 hours ago, korii said:

difficult time.

@Korri

as mentioned, people react differently PO

some peep have trouble drinking water/liquids.

good for you that you can drink (small portions

are ok for now. it will improve. you'll also gradually

improve on getting Protein. mannnnny OP are

tired for quite a long time. i used to have a cracker

next to me to eat right after med - so i wouldn't

get sick. you are doing fine, really

don't fret, your hair will turn gray

good luck bud

kathy

[korii 2]

Thank you everyone I went to the hospital and it turns out I was dangerously low on potassium so they admitted me

[JCKlgl123 53]

So happy you were able to find help. Feel better soon!