Generally don't feel well

I am five weeks out, have lost 26 pound. Been stalled for ten days...UGH. More concerning is that I just fell like crap. I could take a daily nap if I wasn't working. At night I am crabby because I feel lousy. Anyone else feel this way?

Are you getting in as much water as you can. I know I feel fatigued when I am not getting enough water. I am only 5 weeks out too and still on pureed so I am not focusing so much on protein yet, but are you eating your three meals a day? I hope you get to feeling better soon and I hope the fatigue lets up. I have days where I go straight home from work and take a nap until dinner time. Sandi 2/21/08

I am writing for my husband Dennis - surgery date 2/28 down 30 pounds since surgery - 45 total. The first 2 weeks were terrible for me, he was very crabby and slept alot. Since he started the pureed proteins he is a little happier but he still falls asleep and says he doesn't feel as well as he though he would. He does feel better when he gets his fluids in. If you are on any blood pressure pill make sure your bp isn't low. After only 3 weeks his blood pressure pill had to be reduced. hope you feel better soon.

Me too!!! I had my surgery 2/26 and I lost 20lbs in the first 12 days and then nothing until a couple of days ago when I lost 2 more lbs and this morning I was down 1 more lb. I thought it would go faster too. The only food that doesn't make me sick is baby food and it is making me mentally sick. I did buy iron pills, but I only take 1 every other night because they can really constipate you. They do help though.

I am struggling somewhat. I had two surgeries (2/20 and 2/25) because my anatomy was not what the surgeon expected. I've recovered well in many ways, but in some ways, my acid reflux seems to be worse. In spite of medication, I seem to have acidic digestion (small intestine?) and some reflux. This, of course feels lousy, since I have this all my waking hours and seems worse after eating. I am eating soft foods 3 + weeks out. I have lost 36lbs since surgery which is very good. I'd just like to feel better. In addition, walking tends to make my lower abdominals very sore, diminishing my desire to be active.

Hi I'm Lisa I am 5 weeks out and I feel great! I went back to work on my 6th day after surgery. I feel like I have more energy then I did before surgery, off most of my meds. I get my protein drinks in and get at least 70 gm of protein a day I am down 30 pounds since surgery and 65 total pounds with the pre op diet. I love this tool!

I am almost 4 weeks out and feel great too. I did get the flu last week and couldn't keep anything down ... got dehydrated QUICK and had to be hospitalized to get some fluids. Other than that, I have had a great experience. I am finding I need a little more sleep and definitely feel like I could take a nap sometime (and sometimes I do). Go easy on yourself and take it at your own pace! BTW, what diet phase are you on now? My doc starts soft food phase on Day 3, and I've been wondering if that's why I bounced back pretty quickly?

Feeling any better? It's been almost a week now and I have been thinking about you and wondering if you were feeling any better. Keep us posted. Sandi 02/21/08

Thanks Sandi! I feel a little better. I went to the doc and he told me to half the high blood pressure meds as my pressure was too low...so that is a good thing! Then he took blood work to make sure I am okay otherwise. I have a missions trip on 4/4 to El Salvador I need to be READY for...praying for daily improvement!

Hello, I had my RNY on 02/13/08 and feel great. I went back to work March 3rd (2 1/2 wks later) I also had to change my blood pressure medication taking 1/2 and feel 100% better and not getting dizzy. My biggest complaint is constipation, but the office told me to take Colace which I will get tonight. I assume you are drinking enough water, I do not eat any carbs (most days) and stick maily with protein and have tried a shake or two but right now trying to get my protein from food. Are you eating 3 meals a day? I have veggies at night - butternut squash is my new best friend and believe it or not cabbage tastes good to me. I have lost 33 since the surgery and 32 prior to that on Medifast (starting 01/05). Keep up the good work, it is not the easy way out that is for sure. Keep in touch. Michelle