Extreme tiredness

[bgrimes612 13]

Hello i was wondering if anybody else experiences extreme tiredness after eating post op surgery . I had surgery in March and i get so sleepy after eating that i just want to take a nap immediately? Any tips to help with this ?

[omrhsn 608]

It could be that you are dumping. Do you feel anything else? Light-headed? sweaty? I used to feel the same after eating food that is high in carbs (bread, rice, Pasta etc) which I was taking once a week or just eating too quickly. What worked for me is eating smaller portions and taking my time to chew my food. I drink Water at least half an hour after the last portion. I hope this helps.

[SpartanMaker 676]

Recommend talking to your doctor and getting a blood test. There are a number of things that can cause fatigue, but it's impossible to know which issue you're having via the internet.

[Spinoza 1,171]

Yeah I still get this all the time. Not in any way related to dumping or carbs for me - it's the same after a Protein only meal. Definitely not hypoglycaemia, just the blood flow being directed to my stomach instead of my brain (well known phenomenon but I think heightened after VSG)!! I work so can't afford to nap but I SO want to!

[ShoppGirl 3,357]

I would talk to your doctor. They can run labs to aid in pinpointing what’s going on.