2 Months Post Op

I am officially 2 months post op and down 50lbs since starting optifast. I am feeling both a mixtures if feeling great and slightly less great- exhaustion is real! Maybe it's because I work retail management and work 45 plus hours a week on my feet or maybe it's my body adjusting to so much less calories. Maybe it's both. I testing myself to see what i can tolerate- 99% healthy options but everything in moderation right.

Congratulations on your success.

I was tired for probably 8 weeks before I got my energy back. Low calories, stress on your body, and yes, a very physical job - on your feet a lot. It's probably a combination of all of it. I had to work 1/2 days for a bit before I was back up to speed.

You sound like you're doing a good job. I did pretty much what you did. I followed the rules but I also treated myself from time to time. Early on it was hard to treat myself because a lot of foods didn't necessarily sit well. Eventually my treats became eggs, cheese and toast. LOL

Keep doing what you're doing. You're rocking this!

The exhaustion in part is because you have had major surgery. Don't worry about having low calories. Your body has it's fuel source in stored fat, and you want to access those stores. Make sure that you are staying hydrated, that will help with the tiredness. You have a very small pouch, so make sure that you measure everything and always eat protein first because that is what helps your body heal.

Pedal to the metal now until your reach your goal. No treat is worth stopping you from taking advantage of your honeymoon losing phase. Those things will still be there when you reach goal and then you can see what you can tolerate. You've got this.

Wow - 2 months already! Time flies! XMAS time is tough time for anyone in retail - always on your feet and having to run 24/7. Hope you make it through and just take time to take care of yourself!

Congrats! I was pretty fatigue for the first 3 months.

Congrats!