I really need some energy. I was used to drinking 6-8 diet cokes a day and now I am 13 weeks out from my surgery and am having alot of problems with being so tired all the time. I had someone tell me recently that they take a suppliment called Chlorella. Have any of you used it? Any suggestions would help me, I need to get enough energy to exercise !

You are going to hate this, but exersizing will give you energy, lol. Beyond that, make sure you are getting in a goodly amount of Protein as well. Protein is the best energy source for your body. My doctor isn't apposed to coffee, so I drink that sometimes, but I really only drink it because I like it, I don't feel any extra 'kick from it' I don't think. lol.

Never heard of Chlorella, but I'm pretty wary of suppliments, just because so many of them don't do anything, or are bad for you in the long run. If you eat well, it should pick back up again in time, once your body gets used to not having the 'extra help'.

How is yourprotein intake? Low Protein will make you tired

How is your Iron level?That will also make you very tired if it is low My iron level is low which makes me extremely tired so I now take a pre-natal Vitamin which has helped alot

my opinion on soda is that is just gives you what i would call a quick fix....are you on a regular schedule as far as sleeping hours? have you had a sleep study performed? to rule out sleep apnea, etc. exercisizing will definitely increase your energy level even if it is walking for 30 minutes a day. depression can also cause fatigue...i would check with your doctor first and see what they say...hope you feel better

I am currently on an anti depressant (Effexor) and I am sleeping better than I have in years. I know I need to exercise but just don't have the energy to start. I had my blood work done and my iron is ok. I think I am doing ok with the protein.

My guess is the Vitamins too.

Are you taking a multi Vitamin? and what about your BM's? I know thats a bit personal, but when I havent gone in a couple of days, I start feeling drained.

Seems like I hit a sluggish part right about that time as well. Maybe its the body trying to adjust to a new size? dont know.

Good luck!

I take vitamins every day and no problems with BM's.

Angel

I see you mentioned Effexor. I have been on it for yrs due to several personal probs. I am in the process of weaning off it now but wanted to mention that the first 12 months or so on it I was tired alot of the time. I even started taking afternoon naps. Im not sure if this is the reason but just thought Id add it.