I am 4 days post op and have never been so fatigued in my life. I'm getting close to my protein goal for the most part, but can't seem to shake being so weak. My left arm seems to just drag, and have no stregnth. Not like a stroke or anything, I can use it, it just seem to feel so heavy and limp. I was hoping someone could give me some insight as to what I can do to remedy the way I feel. Is it a lack of sugar??

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I was just like that It seem like i just couldn't shake it... Get u some fresh air.. and drink some crystal lite or some sugar free kool-aid something that will give u some strength.. I was in the same state u were in and i thought i was going to just pass out.... U may be in the beginning stages of being dehydrated... push yourself to drink as much fluid as u can.... sip on some cream of chicken soup or some sort of broth or something...

Are you taking vitamins? I chose centrum silver chewable for right now, even though I'm just under 40. Are you getting in enough calories? Make sure you are drinking, sipping, or crunching chipped ice.

Date of band : June 5, 2008

Thanks, everyone. Yes, it occured to me that I may be on the dehydrated side, since even drinking water makes me full. This may be mind over matter. Also, It may just be my body's way of saying-"Hey, what the h3LL? Where's the food?" My Dr, required no pre op diet, but I did change my eating habits well before surgery. Lost 20 lbs that way in 1.5 months. Now I am down 10 lbs in 4 days since surgery, which makes me assume all the more that I am down alot of water wt. from dehydration to a small degree. Thanks for the support and input!