When does the energy come back?

I stupidly had to go back to work 2.5 weeks after my surgery -- and I would come home and literally sleep like I was a toddler.  I was exhausted.  It took about 2 to 3 months to get my energy back.

Sleeping like a toddler...that describes me perfectly!

Sadly for my family, I was grouchy like one too!

hahahahahaha  I'm working really hard on not being that.

It seems it took me a good 3 weeks to have some energy back. I felt that once I started taking the vitamins and they "kicked" in a bit I starting feeling a bit more energy each day. The first 2 weeks, just taking a shower would literally wipe me out! And to think you had an extra surgery too! Try and give yourself a break and rest as much as need to so your body can heal. Sending you positive vibes!

Thank you for the vibes!!  The shower definitely wears me out cause I shower in VERY ho****er.  It helps so much to alleviate pain and any stomach cramps, though so i take at least 2 a day.  Thank God for our teak shower seat. 

I was surprised at how weak I was 3-4 weeks after surgery.  My surgeon said to expect that for a minimum of 6 weeks.  And that's just with one surgery.

I'm now almost 5 months out, some things still tire me out where they didn't before.  I can walk for hours.  But I can't just stand for very long at all.  Waiting in line for something for just 15 minutes wipes me out.  I need to sit down badly.

At this stage, I chalk it up to still being under 550 calories a day.  Plus... I know I've lost a lot of muscle mass.  Especially in my shoulders and quads.  I'm working on rebuilding that slowly.  

Sounds like you're doing just fine.  Hang in there!

I keep asking myslef the same question, where is my ENERGY!? I went back to work on Monday and by the end of the day I am wiped out and I work at a desk. Im hoping just a couple more weeks and I will feel normal again. Had a really bad day yesterday, threw up 4 times had the hiccups for 45 mnutes. Not sure what I did but it was bad. Hope you feel better!!!

Oh no!  Was the throwing up throughout the day, or shortly after eating?  Its a good day for me if I don't throw up.

It was about 40 minutes after eating and I threw up 4 times within 60 minutes...AWFUL!!. Ever since I added food I have had a few bad days, its like I cant get it right. Finally bought a scale and hoping it will work to weigh the food. I think I feel hungry to much some days, my doctor said I am probably not getting in enough protein but I cannot stand any protein drinks I have tried yet.....Still searching for the right one for me....