I was banded on 12/4.....2 1/2 weeks ago. I am so tired after I do things! Anyone else feel like this? I went to the grocery store and Christmas shopping (mild) and came home and put up the groceries in shifts. I'm wondering if I just got spoiled and out of shape the week and a half I stayed in the recliner, or what? :bored

It is so great to be able to eat what I like, then getting really full after just 1/3 of what I usually would have eaten. I gave up thinking I would be instantly thin after surgery. At least mentally, I think I am settling in for the long haul.

Those of you newly banded - it gets BETTER. You will feel so much better soon. :bandit

You hit the nail on the head. Your muscles turn into mush when you lay around. It's not unusual to get sweaty and maybe nauesated too. Another thing to watch for with those symptoms is low blood sugar...but I bet it's just the post surgery weakness.......which will go away as you move more.

have you started any low impact cardio aerobics yet. that seems to get my energy up.

TXbandit:

I was surprised at how exhausted I was every afternoon for a few months. It really was draining to me while I was healing. I was increasing my exercise at the same time as I was recovering from surgery. It took me about three to four months to get my energy back and it's actually increased since then.

Best wishes for more energy soon.

Sue

TXBandit,

I was banded 12/3 and like you I am still tired. The Dr told me this would be due to a combination of the anaesthetic and the fact that I have been taking in so many less calories than I am used to and that the body is still recovering from surgery. He said that it could be as much as 2 months before I feel 'normal' but that I should keep moving even if it was only a 5 minute walk.

Danna:notagree

I was banded on 12/4.....2 1/2 weeks ago. I am so tired after I do things! Anyone else feel like this? I went to the grocery store and Christmas shopping (mild) and came home and put up the groceries in shifts. I'm wondering if I just got spoiled and out of shape the week and a half I stayed in the recliner, or what? :bored

It is so great to be able to eat what I like, then getting really full after just 1/3 of what I usually would have eaten. I gave up thinking I would be instantly thin after surgery. At least mentally, I think I am settling in for the long haul.

Those of you newly banded - it gets BETTER. You will feel so much better soon. :bandit

What's your Protein and caloric intake like?