I'm so weak!!

[Star1234 24]

So I had my surgery a couple of months ago and I feel so weak! Just walking round a supermarket drains every bit of my energy and my body aches after , I'm not strong like I used to be, I'm really trying to get my Protein In , I've done well today with 80g but some days I only get 30g in , when will I get my energy back?

[NickelChip 1,358]

What are you eating besides Protein? Do you get fruits and veg every day? Does your diet have any fat in it? Make sure as you focus on protein that you also focus on getting a well-rounded, balanced diet and enough calories to keep your body going.

[ShoppGirl 5,076]

Talk to your surgeons office. Something may be off in your labs. Low B12 is one thing that can cause low energy really quick but you don’t want to guess and take extra. I’m sure there are a handful of things that could be causing it. Don’t suffer trying to figure it out on your own. Get some labs done and your team should be able to tell you exactly what you need.

Edited March 28, 2024 by ShoppGirl

[Star1234 24]

I had a full blood count done 2 weeks ago and everything came back fine , I have a Vitamin b jab booked for 2 weeks time

[Star1234 24]

2 hours ago, NickelChip said:

What are you eating besides Protein? Do you get fruits and veg every day? Does your diet have any fat in it? Make sure as you focus on Protein that you also focus on getting a well-rounded, balanced diet and enough calories to keep your body going.

I do try to get a balanced diet, I could do with eating more veg though , I'll try up my fruits and veg and see if that helps, thanks

[BlondePatriotInCDA 597]

4 hours ago, Star1234 said:

So I had my surgery a couple of months ago and I feel so weak! Just walking round a supermarket drains every bit of my energy and my body aches after , I'm not strong like I used to be, I'm really trying to get my Protein In , I've done well today with 80g but some days I only get 30g in , when will I get my energy back?

I completely understand, I was the same way until about a month ago (I'm at 6 months now) and all my labs came back great too (other than my white blood cells/lymphocytes being elevated)! I still struggle a few days a week; really tired, ache in general plus I'm weaker, like I have difficulty opening things that used to be easy, lifting things I used to be able to lift with no problems, is a problem now.

Some people just bounce back slower I was told by my dietician and doctor who didn't seem overly concerned. My B12 was great as well...

I wasn't getting as much Water as I should, still don't but I'm trying. How is your water intake? Other than my water consumption everything was right as it should be, so yeah I feel you. Let us know how you're doing and if you figure it out! I never have..

[Star1234 24]

16 hours ago, BlondePatriotInCDA said:

I completely understand, I was the same way until about a month ago (I'm at 6 months now) and all my labs came back great too (other than my white blood cells/lymphocytes being elevated)! I still struggle a few days a week; really tired, ache in general plus I'm weaker, like I have difficulty opening things that used to be easy, lifting things I used to be able to lift with no problems, is a problem now.

Some people just bounce back slower I was told by my dietician and doctor who didn't seem overly concerned. My B12 was great as well...

I wasn't getting as much Water as I should, still don't but I'm trying. How is your Water intake? Other than my water consumption everything was right as it should be, so yeah I feel you. Let us know how you're doing and if you figure it out! I never have..

Strange isn't it, maybe it's because we're not eating as much as we was ? , when I came out of hospital I recovered so quickly, I had no pain, I didn't even need to stay in over night because I was doing so well , now a couple of months have passed I feel so week, hopefully you will feel better soon and hopefully I will too!

[ShoppGirl 5,076]

19 hours ago, Star1234 said:

I had a full blood count done 2 weeks ago and everything came back fine , I have a Vitamin b jab booked for 2 weeks time

If you are due for Vitamin b that could be your culprit. I have a family member who has low B12 naturally and when she is nearly due for her injection it zaps her energy big time. Could be because your body is recovering from surgery too your noticing it sooner? I guess you will know soon enough if that has anything to do with it. If not, it’s also possible it has nothing at all to do with your surgery. In which case a call to your PCP may be in order. I hope You figure it out real soon.

Edited March 29, 2024 by ShoppGirl

[Spinoza 1,529]

Definitely worth reporting to your team OP. They may be able to identify something you're doing or not doing that would help.

[Star1234 24]

So I think I found the issue , I've increased my calories and I have so much more energy now 😊