sooo tired

Hello i am 16 days out of surgery  i have lost 18 lbs, on my q4th day i had an EGD Dilation still not feeling much better but i am soo tired and pale how long does it take to feel good again, my kids are out of school and just don't understand why i can't do much we are usually on the go go go and i am feeling down today just wanting to get better, have not been on vitamins yet called my nutritionist to see if she can put me on some without coming in i go in next week for thefirst time. just need some words of encouragement to get through this 

I didn't have a dialation (and really feel for you!) and was really tired for the first 3 weeks.  Slept a LOT.  I'd get small bursts of energy about 2 to 3 weeks out and then slowly I gained strength.  By about 6 weeks out I had a considerable amount of energy "usually" but still needed naps until I was about 3 months postop RNY. 

Hang tough...it gets a bit better every day (with a few days where it may seem some worse, but generally it's all uphill from hill....).   (((HUGS))) and glad you called your nut.

I agree with Dame...it does get better..remember you had surgery.  You wouldn't be as discouraged if you had gall baller surgery so don't be now.  Just get your liquids and any protein you can.  Little sips will do you.  It does get better but takes time.   Do you have anyone you can talk to that had the surgery other than here?  Someone from your support group which I hope you have a support group through your surgeon's ofc.  Call and check...I am an Angel for patients at our Surgeon's ofc and try to be there for the many questions or just support. This place OH has been a true help to me also.