Joined a Gym and a couple of questions...

Finally joined the gym today.  I went through globalfit.com.  I got my membership for my whole family for $50 a month at our local gym, which is a steal!!  I am excited and can start going tomorrow.  I am ready for it!!

I am so tired.  I do not know if I am just doing to much or I am lacking something in my diet. I am hitting 80-90grams of protien a day.  I am taking all of my vitamins each and everyday.  A multi, b-12, and calcium.  My body is just so weak. I cam home early today and slept from 4-8pm.  I am going to pay for it when I go to bed tonight.  I am not on an iron pill yet.  Which surprises me since I am still menstrating.  I am thinking of adding it into my diet.  I need to find one that will not contribute to my potty issues. Does anyone know of I good iron pill that does not constipate as much?  I will be speaking with my Nutritionist about this as well. 

Hi, Melissa:   My best piece of advice is to contact Brittany and find out what she suggests.  Also, check with her to see if Drs. Halmi/Tran have cleared you for exercise considering how under the weather you have been.  That way, you have covered all of your bases!  :)

Thanks!  I did call this morning and left a message for her.  They have a new phone system.  She didn't call me bac****il 10 till 5pm.  I checked my vmail at work. I had left for the day.  I will try again tomorrow.

Hi Melissa - I agree with Cindy - contact Brittany. You should look at your multi vit as you should probably be taking two a day and also how much B12 you are taking. If you are not taking iron I am pretty sure you should be and see what Brittany recommends otherwise I have some suggestions. You should also takw your iron with Vit C for absorbption.

I would also talk with them on how tired you are feeling as you should be feeling a bit more energised by now unless you are maybe doing too much..... the doctor's office should be able to discuss that with you...... and a simple blood test will say what your levels are...

Jackie

I called today and left a message.  They have a new phone system.  She called back 10 till 5pm and I had left the office already. I will try again tomorrow.  I would also like to let her know about the potty issue and the appt I have set with Dr. Brown.

Ok...a couple of things........

CONGRATS on joining the gym!  Have FUN!!!!!

As for being tired, you are still pretty early out and this is actually normal.  Your body is adjusting to the major surgery and to its new, ever-changing, self.  So, listen to your body and rest if it says rest.

For iron, I started taking iron about 2 months out and I use a chewable from the Vitamin Shop.  It's iron chelate and it does not upset my tummy in any way - I take 2 a day since my plastic surgery and because of my heavy workouts.  One a day for you should be fine as that is the typical dosage, but check with your doc first.

Again....have a BLAST at the gym!

Thank you Jill!  I will check those out once I get clearence from the office. I am hoping they say it is ok to exercise at the gym.  I want to go and at least get some cardio in.

Melissa,

You are at the point now where I was when I was utterly exhausted all of the time.  This, too, shall pass.  Your body is catching up and talking to you.  Of course, you should talk to your doctor about this, but IMHO it is NORMAL!!!

I DO NOT  recommend adding an iron pill without talking to your surgeons office first.  I was not put on the iron pill until 7 months post op.  There is some iron ion your multi and there is more in prenatal vitamins if that is what you are on.  I started taking regular multi vit.'s then moved to prenatal for the added iron then was switched back to regular multi vit.'s with iron, too.  When and if you do begin taking an iron pill, remember to take it with vit c for added help wit the absorption and to space it far away from your calcium.  They two do not absorb if taken together.  Also, do not drink any for of tea with your iron as this defeats the absorption, too.

Tammy

And I forgot...congrats on joining the gym!

Which gym did you join? Please let me know so I can check it out.