Fatigue

Is anyone struggling with fatigue? I know that our calorie intact is way down. My surgery was initially a laproscopic procedure, you know with those seven little hole? My DR. had to perform a mid-line incision late that night because I was bleeding out. I had to be completely transfused and was in ICU for 3 days before moving to the bariatric unit. I came home a week after my surgery with a J-tube in, plus lots and lots of staples. My recovery has been slow. I still get very tired, very easily. I try to take those Vista Chewables but they are so terrible and you have to eat 5 of them a day. I'm struggling with getting enough fluids as well, but still trying every day. I spoke to the Dr. yesterday about joining the hospital gym but he wants me to wait another two weeks at least. I would love anyone's suggestions. Maybe I just need to lay back and enjoy this recovery time but I get sssssssoooooooo bored. Thanks Kitty

Kitty, Don't push yourself to hard too fast. It sounds like you had a rough time. Let your body heal. What are Vista chewables? Are they multi-vitamins? I take 3 Flintstones Chewables everyday. They aren't too bad. Take care of yourself! Lisa

I went out and bought those Flintstones today. I figured out why my nutritionist had a stroke when I mentioned Centrum Chewables, it was because of the Vitamin K - which can act as a blood thinner. God knows I don't need that.

It may be partly fluids. I find I've been more tired this week (I've not been drinking) as compared to last week when I was. It sounds like you've had a tough time, so give yourself a break. You really had 2 surgeries in one day and that much is going to wear you out! As far as being bored, I don't know what I would do without these message boards!

Kitty, I am kind of the opposite. I am VERY drained, VERY VERY drained and grumpy--my wife is the first to admit that. I take a one-a-day vitamin. I was also done Lap... I was also in CICU for 3.5 days in hospital for 7 days total. I have 5 holes and a doc who saved my life. I also had staples 18, and popped one. I also got pneumonia from the breathing tube. My tube is/was empty--I crashed on the table. They're going to fill it in two weeks though.

Oh my - Isn't it more of a struggle when we get thrown these curve balls. It's almost like our bodies saying "Are ya sure ya want this"? I am beginning to think that our recovery is our mind's way of saying "you betcha". Good luck Mathew. Kitty

sweetie i am in my 3rd week feeling like someone sucked the life out of me. I am doing a lil better today compared to sun-thurs. I was very very tired and weak had no energy and don't have alot now.. they say your 3rd weak is the worse and honey i believe it, because I was tired and fatigue the first two weeks but nothing like i was this week. and i also take flinstone vitamins.. they are easier than the vista i would think. beings you take 5 of those and i take 2-3 of these a day.. well goodluck hope you feel better. I hope we all feel better I should say...

Ramona - Thanks for your input. Yep, sucked the life out of me is a great way to put it. I bought the flintstones and they don't taste too bad. I just have to remember to take them. With all of this fatigue, it's hard to just remember that life goes on and just take things a step at a time. Good luck to you also

Hi Ramona! I am so glad that I am not the only one! I am currently starting my third week, I had an open RNY on 7-26-05. I have healed excellent and my pain is gone. But that FATIGUE! I am taking 2 Flintstone Complete instead of one and I have been drinking V-8 in between and I think it has helped. Sometimes I think that I forget that I went through such a major surgery and that I should take it slow and not feel bad about it Today, I feel better than yesterday and everyday should be better than the next!! Take care!! Jennifer Uzarski

No you most certainly not the only one girl. I have been worn out and staying that ways. Although I am starting to feel better this week than I was last week. I am very tired still and if I do alot I get worn out easily. Here we are had major surgery and thinking we should be able to run a marathon that is what I told my moms. I was like I healed great as well, hardly took any pain pills have done great, but yet the fatigue is what is getting me. I have been resting and sleeping alot to be honest probably to much. I think I feel better when I don't sleep has much but thing is its getting out of bed and moving my butt is the hardest. I have not had to get up these last few weeks. So, my son and I we just been sleeping till late like 11 or 12 every day.. but we do stay up till about or i do 1-2 every night.. I am having issues with the nights.. Can't sleep...Anyways, it will pass it just takes awhile and we still do need to rest.. Goodluck oh and I am taking flintstones 2 a day and I went to my doc and got a B-12 and after getting that shot I felt like crap for 3 days after, not sure if it had anything to do with it.. But I thought hey I should be having some energy here but um nope....