Hello. I’m new on here and just over 4 weeks post op. My recovery so far has been ok, however I’m struggling massively with fatigue. I’m unable to return to work because of it. I’m doing everything correctly, taking my medications, trying to get protein and fluids in. My bloods have been checked and all normal.
It’s very debilitating and getting me down as prior to surgery I was very active.
Anyone else experienced the same? How long does this usually last?
Thanks

Welcome. I had a dip around 4 weeks, too, energy-wise. It came back a few weeks later, but in general, I do have less energy in general now (I'm happier, don't get me wrong, but we're not eating much).

Maybe someone else has better tips than me. Just wanted to say hi and that you're not alone here.

Thank you

You've already had some post op labs? That's good, as I don't think that our first ones were until three months. Assuming that all is good - iron complex and B12 would be the most relevant, then the next simple thing to try is on the diet front. Our early diets are often low in carbohydrates, even if one isn't trying to do that, but that is our first line of energy. Some programs specifically have things like oatmeal, cream of wheat, unsweetened applesauce and the like in their early diets to combat fatigue problems. That might be worth a shot, within your program's guidelines.

I felt that way off an on for about the first two months, I think.

I've posted about this various times. My one symptom after is fatigue. It was HORRIBLE at 4-5 weeks. Six weeks was okay. 7 weeks (now), it is somewhat better but I am almost at the dreaded TOM and I was exhausted today. I let my boss know about the struggles I was facing (she knew about the surgery) with fatigue and I took naps at lunch. I still do, sometimes, like today. I am hoping by 3-4 months out, I will be normal again. Coffee helps me, honestly. Until then, lunch naps it is.