wondering re: postop energy level

Greetings. I'm now nearly 2 weeks post op. Had lap RNY on 1/12/04. (Posting this message on 1/24) Everything has gone well. My surgeon was happy at my 1 week check up and I'd already lost over 20 pounds. No complications except still having some diarrhea and my lower left incision is still draining a bit. Have been off of pain meds entirely for five days. I'm getting in 50 grams of protein shakes and am gradually introducing soft foods with no problems. Getting in a total of at least 60 total grams daily. I'm drinking my water, taking my vitamin. Walking about 7 minutes a day on the treadmill and climbing up and down stairs several times a day. Up and puttering around the house most of the day, maybe one 1 hour nap during the day. Even drove the car a few miles yesterday w/ my boyfriend as passenger. My problem? I'm just not feeling ANY sense of energy at all. Wondering if this is normal and I just need to be patient and heal or if I should be feeling peppier. Any advice to help increase my energy level? Would appreciate hearing thoughts and experiences of others who are or have been at this stage. Thanks.

Hi Margaret I had my surgery in 1/5. I am tired all the time. I get up in the am and feel great and then 3 hrs later I need a nap. I think it is lack of food, caffeine, sugar, and just needing to heal. Good Luck! Carolyn

I think it's normal too. Our bodies need time to heal. I don't take naps during the day but I am sure ready for bed at night. I don't have any energy to spare either but I think it is just from having surgery. It takes a lot out of you and so does the time spent in the hospital. Blessings.

Hi there. I had my surgery on 1/15, and my energy level is low also. My doctor told me that my energy level will gradually increase, byt I should not expect to be at my full energy level for about 6 months. Hope this helps. Susan