Question:
Why am I so tired & cranky?

Hi there. I am about 2 1/2 months post op & I am always crabby. I mean I have NO patience at times. When I'm not crabby I'm tired. I recently was diagnosed with PCOS & was put on BC pills. I figure the crabbiness can be related to the BC pills, but why so tired all of a sudden? Any imput would be greatly appriciated. Thank you.    — Cindy D (posted on April 18, 2003)

April 18, 2003
Cindy - The fact that you have PCOS, AND that you are taking BC, AND that you are losing so much weight would certainly explain a great deal of hormonal craziness going on in your body. With all that going on feeling cranky, impatient and tired doesn't sound strange to me at all. Are you seeing an OB/GYN or endocrinologist? I would definitely talk to your doc about this. Sometimes a post op depression can bring on crabbiness also. If that is the case, maybe a mild anti-depressant would help. Your body is going through a great deal of change right now. I hope you're feeling better soon.......:)
   — Judy K.

April 18, 2003
I can't give any advice from experience, but I went for my consulation yesterday and was told that post-op if we don't walk (exercise) and drink 2 liters water everyday, it is very possible to suffer from depression, bad moods, and excessive sluggishness. We were advised to walk, at any pace, 2 miles EVERYDAY. I don't know if you're already doing this and still experiencing these feelings and tiredness, if so, I would definitely seek a professional opinion. If not, maybe try it and see if things improve. I hope you get to feeling better.
   — Bridget J.

April 18, 2003
You might not be getting enough protein. Not getting enough will make you tired and crabby. Try increasing the amount you get and see if this helps.
   — D. Bell

April 18, 2003
I have also heard that if you are not getting enough B12 you can get tired and depressed. I am pre-op still so this is just what I have heard. I hope you start to feel better soon!
   — Tami H.