I am so TIRED

Hello all- I am almost 4 wks post op and I am feeling very drained and tired all the time...... yesterday I slept for most of the day. I am taking all my vitamins and protein supplements. I know I just had major surgery and my body needs to rest but I feel so drained after doing the least little things. Any words of wisdom from anyone? Thanks Shelly

Hi, Shelly - Yes, your body has been through a lot but you shouldn't feel totally drained. I was feeling drained and read on this board that B12 was not absorbed by us unless it is taken under the tongue or by injection. I had been taking mine in pill form. So - I went to see my PCP and she gave me a B12 injection. I felt better the next day! Now I make an appt. for every 4-6 weeks! You might want to call your surgeon or PCP - there's probably a way to check your B12 level. Good luck! Donna

shelly; i felt great the first few weeks and then at about 4-5 weeks out i was drained as well- nothing wrong just sleepy- your body is definitely trying to recoup--the b12 might be an issue- ask your doc- but --make sure that you are getting plenty of fluids ! i found that i was not drinking enough at that point and dehydration can quickly set in--your kidneys are trying to flush fats etc and you must get your fluids in! it is so easy not to if you are dragging butt! every time i turned around i found myself crawling under the covers safe and warm.....napping! thanks for your e- i am about 45 minutes from tiffin....thursday nites are not good for me at this time...

I felt that way the first month and a half. Just do what you gotta do and try to walk a least a bit each day. That energy level will come back.