feeling like crud

I've felt like crud all day! I slept til almost 11. Took a nap when my daughter did....got up for a while, went back to sleep and now i'm up...for how long I don't know....everything i've eaten today wither smells bad or tastes bad....is this a normal thing?  My doctor told me the tiredness was normal...but this is insane!! I feel like i've been put through the ringer!

i hope you feel better. i'm still pre-op, so i don't know from firsthand experience, but i have heard that being extremely tired and hyper-sensitive to tastes and smells is normal. hang in there - it will get better. hoping you feel well soon - mel

Jennifer it is only about 4 weeks but I don't think it is normal to feel like crud so my guess is you should go and see your doctor as you may have an infection or have eaten something that is causing you to feel unwell....... . don't be out off if you still feel unwell because in this surgery you really do need to be your own health advocate... It is normal to feel tired because let's face it - you are only eating a tiny amount of food per day. So if you can try to get in your protein and liquids plus any supplements you may feel better. But we are not doctors so when you are feeling unwell like this you really do need to go and talk to someone medical.... Good luck Jackie

i think i found the culprit.....my cycle started...I haven't had one in like 4 months....I have an IUD so I hardly ever see one.  Guess I never even thought of that being an issue!

Hey Jennifer, sorry to hear you are feeling yucky.  The cycle could be a big part of it.  I know my cycle definitely affects me more now than it did presurgery.  Make sure you are getting in your iron.  When I was early out, my cycles were so much heavier than before surgery, after talking with my surgeon I ended up doubling my iron on that week in order to feel better.  Get some rest & if you aren't feeling better call the dr.