Feeling very tired, thought it was get better

[nitz 3]

Hello!

I'm happy for having this surgery, been struggling with my weight for years on and off several medications, crazy diets and exercising at times.

Everything went well, except I was told by my Doctor and nutritionist to eat more! Especially red meat and Proteins and I haven't been able to eat bigger amounts of food. About 5 to 6 ounces of food for lunch is the best I can do. I can barely get through a full glass of Water without feeling my stomach.

I have absolutely no energy, I used to walk about 6 miles pre-op just fine, now I can't do about 2 and that leaves me extremely tired, I also have to take a nap during afternoon to stay awake until later for work or I end up like a zombie. Every blood test came out just fine including Iron, D, B12 (I'm taking a lot of supplements)

This is of course slowing my whole process down since I haven't been exercising properly, I lost 64lbs since the surgery and I've been losing about 3lbs per month.

Can anyone relate to this? Thanks

[Creekimp13 5,841]

How many calories per day do you average?

[Eliz_123 11]

I'm fresh out of surgery, and I already feel stagnant as I'm trying to eat more but also feel like I'm not really dropping the weight as fast I thought ?
but wow ! you have done such a great job so far looking at your stats. Please stay encouraged, and dont focus so much on numbers but how you feel with yourself and be proud of what you have amounted! acknowledge it and own it!

[GreenTealael 25,622]

Yup. Underlying Illness and meds can detract from progress. Sometimes it doesn't always goes like in the books... Perfect on paper vs energy in real life can be quite varying. Take a strong hard look at your diet and try to include nutrient dense, superfoods. Protein isn't the only important thing to get optimal amounts of. Balance is critical. Also take a look into your electrolytes. Low vit K will make you feel like the walking dead. Tell your team you need additional support.

Safe Journey!

Edited October 29, 2018 by GreenTealael

[nitz 3]

4 minutes ago, Creekimp13 said:

How many calories per day do you average?

I believe around 1000 to 1200, that depends on how active I am, since I've been pretty sedentary at the moment I've been avoiding overeating which I do mostly for obligation and out of anxiety, since there's something in my head saying "I must eat something"

Been eating all kind of *healthy* foods, haven't "slipped" once. I'm keeping my eye on balance and cooking or doing grocery hasn't been easy.

Already used to eat healthily, but one ice cream and I would get back 30lbs. Most of my lost weight came off before the surgery, it's sitting at 64lbs loss after surgery, five months.

[GreenTealael 25,622]

Hydration levels?

[Creekimp13 5,841]

Your fatigue concerns me. Sounds like you're eating really sensibly and mindfully...so you really should have energy.

Two ideas...

1. Get a physical. Not a bariatric physical...but a regular one. See if your regular doc has any ideas. If that checks out and s/he thinks you're physically ok, maybe try...

2. Have a visit with a bariatric therapist. Sometimes losing a lifelong coping mechanism and all the changes we go through...can have emotional fall out we don't realize. Can cause some depression that can put us off our game. Can't hurt to look into if nothing else is making sense.

Best wishes! Feel better soon!

Edited October 29, 2018 by Creekimp13

[Frustr8 7,886]

Good points Creekimp, I think it's behind Door #2. Depression. It can gray-ify- a sunny day. Been there, done that, better now post-surgery. Told PCP I would be.

[J San 1,072]

I had my surgery about a month and a half after you, I can barely get a 3oz portion of Protein down in one sitting. Not sure if the amount of time makes that much of a difference but maybe your trying to eat to much in a meal and overall not getting enough? Are you reaching/exceeding your goals for both protein and Water daily? I usually eat 2oz of protein and a veg per meal. That way I'm getting in some type of carbs and Fiber in my diet. If I eat more than 2oz there is no way I'm getting anything else in. I'm also still relying on my shakes to meet goal for protein. Water is no problem, I carry around a 24oz container of water that I continuously drink from and refill when empty.

Hope you figure it out soon. Best of luck and keep us posted.

[nitz 3]

Thanks, I thought it was emotional at first, but I kinda have the will to do the things like fixing my own car and doing things at home, going out and even more than before the surgery just end up very tired. I have an appointment with my GP next week.

Red meat is the hardest to digest and I usually eat the vegetables/whatever first, there's a good chance I'll leave something behind if it's past my limit.

Honestly I'm not sure about hydration, I was told to not drink anything prior and after eating.(I hate it) I also carry a 33oz bottle of Water with me, it usually needs to be refilled twice along whatever I drink along the day.

[elcee 3,343]

Get blood tests done, you may be low on Iron

[Ed_NW 684]

10 hours ago, nitz said:

I was told by my Doctor and nutritionist to eat more! Especially red meat and Proteins

Red meat is hard for the body to digest. If your Doc and Nut said to eat more red meat, you probably need Iron. Supplement with Protein Drinks and eat less dense meats (ground) so your body can absorb them. The bypass has the largest impact on your body's ability to absorb nutrients (compared to VSG). Experiment with different Vitamins (like liquid) and drink Powerade zero or the like to replenish electrolytes, etc. It sounds like an absorption issue. Ask your Dr. about that.