I am 4 days post op and I can barely do anything without feeling completely ZAPPED of my energy. I’m drinking my protein, I’m taking my vitamins. When will I feel just a LITTLE bit better?

It took me...well, I'm 2ish weeks out and I still nap every day. Just take it easy and don't push yourself - enjoy a good book and your little walk every day, but don't over do it!

I took me months. Honestly, existing on very limited amounts of food in the early stages meant that I was constantly in a state of exhaustion and brain fog. It gets better, but it did take a while. Now at 13 months out I feel better than I ever have, so just keep on eating your protein, taking your vitamins and drinking your water!

Took me about 4 weeks take naps, take it easy and rest . I started taking a iron supplement and it helped me. Your body is recovering from a major surgery. Have patience . You will get through it

It gets better each week, but remember that your body is still healing for at least 8 weeks. I feel like I turned a corner right at 3 months and had a lot more energy then.

On 11/07/2020 at 02:36, keudaeyeo said:

It took me...well, I'm 2ish weeks out and I still nap every day. Just take it easy and don't push yourself - enjoy a good book and your little walk every day, but don't over do it!

I haven’t taken any naps, sleep schedule still the same. Maybe I just need to walk a little bit more.

On 11/07/2020 at 09:05, Daisyjayne said:

I took me months. Honestly, existing on very limited amounts of food in the early stages meant that I was constantly in a state of exhaustion and brain fog. It gets better, but it did take a while. Now at 13 months out I feel better than I ever have, so just keep on eating your Protein, taking your Vitamins and drinking your water!

Since you are so far out, can you take bigger sips of water without pain or is that a permanent feeling?

On 11/07/2020 at 09:28, Holodisplay said:

Took me about 4 weeks take naps, take it easy and rest . I started taking a Iron supplement and it helped me. Your body is recovering from a major surgery. Have patience . You will get through it

I’ve seen multiple people in the VSG community like on Instagram, say that that really helped I will have to find one. Thank you.

On 11/07/2020 at 15:15, AZhiker said:

It gets better each week, but remember that your body is still healing for at least 8 weeks. I feel like I turned a corner right at 3 months and had a lot more energy then.

I think I just need to tell my brain to calm down and really remember that we are still in the first few days lol

1 hour ago, JE2020 said:

Since you are so far out, can you take bigger sips of Water without pain or is that a permanent feeling?

I can and do take large gulps of water. It does get easier. Still can't eat and drink at the same time though, I think that will be permanent.

On 11/07/2020 at 16:29, Daisyjayne said:

I can and do take large gulps of Water. It does get easier. Still can't eat and drink at the same time though, I think that will be permanent.

Oh thank goodness! Something to look forward to lol

Its normal. I had surgery Oct 19. I'm still taking naps and short of breath when I'm Doing too much especially cardio. We are still healing. Wish u the best[emoji173]

@Mrs Spoon, I don’t take naps really. 7 days out and still really out of breath when I do ANYTHING. Still trying to force down my NASTY vitamins lol. Thanks for the input ❤️