Energy...I need it!!

Sabrinna IsFree
on 12/30/07 11:18 pm - Hopkins, MN

Hi Everyone,

I am looking for any help I can get with increasing my energy. I have always been anemic and since surgery it has gotten worse. I also struggled with fatigue and energy before surgery and have had various test and studies done with really not a ton of solutions. I really think I have all the signs of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, but there really isn't a diagnosis for cure for that. I have increased my iron and get plenty of protein in. I know if I exercised more that would help. I am seriously tired 24/7…I never feel alert and could sleep all of the time.

For those of you that have found something whether it be a supplements, powder, food or whatever that has helped with your energy I would love to hear about it.

Thanks!!

Surgeon's goal met, now on to the personal goal...

Connie D.
on 12/30/07 11:31 pm

RNY on 08/29/07

First of all....you look so beautiful!! The thing I do for more energy is exercise. I joined a fitness center and workout 6 days a week. The more I workout the more energy I have. Do you have pain??? Those are also my symtoms ...I have Fibromyalgia. Like I said the more exercise I get the better I feel. Good luck...I am sure someone else here will have a better answer for you. Hugs, connie d

(deactivated member)
on 12/30/07 11:43 pm - MN

Hey girlie! How are you doing getting your B12 in? Maybe you need to up your dosage of that - if you're low that can really contribute to fatigue. Maybe you need to be taking it daily if you're only doing it weekly. I certainly hope it's not anything more serious - maybe get your blood levels checked - hopefully it's just a vitamin or mineral deficiency and not CFS or Fibromalysia. Good luck finding the answer honey!

Julie L.
on 12/31/07 1:12 am - Stillwater, MN

RNY on 08/13/07

Hi Sabrina, you do look fabulous and I wish you felt as good as you look. I agree with Connie, I too work out 6-7 days a week and seem to have much less energy when I miss a day. It's hard to get started, but once you do and reap the rewards there's nothing like it.

Lindaanne
on 12/31/07 2:55 am - SSP, MN

RNY on 07/25/06

Hi... I dont have any better answers than what the others have told you but I was chronically tired for the first six or more months. I was losing and my body was exhausted all the time :( It sucked alot but I felt better as time went on. Watch your protien and water and check with your Dr. maybe you need b-12 shots instead? Hugs pretty woman!

Start Weight - 263
Current Weight 135 and making it work for ME !

(deactivated member)
on 12/31/07 3:48 am - Bloomington, MN

RNY on 06/26/07

This may sound odd - but have you tried yoga or meditation? They are amazingly refreshing. I also went to a class once and learned self-hypnosis. I swear I feel like I've had a full night's rest after I do that.

lisajoy
on 12/31/07 8:42 am - Lakeville, MN

RNY on 03/18/08

Hi! I just spent time reading your profile and looking at your pictures. Wow! You have come a long way. You look fabulous. Do you still follow the rule of waiting to drink a half hour and after eating? Not that that has anything to do with energy. I was just curious. I agree with the others......I hate exercise, but when I do it, I feel like a reincarnated gal! :O) Lisa

Sabrinna IsFree
on 12/31/07 10:44 am - Hopkins, MN

RNY on 04/20/07

Thanks everyone for the encouragement and kind words. I know I need to start working out. I was doing so good walking everyday in the summer with the dog, but once the cold weather hit I stopped. It is so hard now to get the energy to get to the gym. I haven't tried the meditation thing, but was thinking about signing up for a yoga class through community ed. I get my water in and don't drink with meals and get my protien in too. I don't know??? I see my PCP on the 15th and I have my 9 month follow-up with the surgeon's office as well in Jan. Hopefully they can help. Thanks for all the ideas!!!

Surgeon's goal met, now on to the personal goal...

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