Question:
UNBELIEVABLELY TIRED
I am 3yrs post op and so unbelievably tired. I can't seem to complete even the easiest task. It's hard for me to focus on anything. I am thinking I may be slipping into depression again,and that scares me awhole lot.I have lost 115lbs had a tummy tuck a year ago,,from a size 22 to a 10,,look about 10yrs younger than my age,,would still like to lose another 25lbs,,I was also wondering about taking some of those OTC diet pills,,tell me what y'all think! Thanks in advance> — sblady329 (posted on October 26, 2005)
October 26, 2005
This sounds like one of two things to me. Either you are not getting
enough protein or enough B Vitamins in your diet. Eitherway a blood test
would be very helpful at this time. Your PCP can check for both and advise
you from there. Call and make an appointment today!!!
— wealthgvr
October 26, 2005
Hey I hear you! I've been complaining about this to my doctor (and also the
surgeon) since wls. I've never been so tired.
I've had tests to check for B-12 (even had shots once a WEEK, not monthly).
Iron, B-12, thyroild... all is ok except my testoserone is down. (Getting
help on that now). But something is definately wrong. I too have
depression... so I'm sure it is a mixed bag of problems with me. Don't give
up!
I've gotten close to the point were I have as I've tried for 4.5 years to
find out what in heck is going on with no relief. I'm not sorry I've had
wls, but I do think it will shorten my life. At least that is what I
"physically" feel like. Keep trying. I will too. :)
— Danmark
October 26, 2005
Hi, if your blood tests are fine and your hormone levels are fine, then you
need to look a little deeper. Also, wow, depression is very complicated.
You may want to see a counselor. Oh, I'd like to lose another 15 lbs
myself, but I still look ok. I am beginning to accept myself as I am.
Nevery got a tummy tuck, but some day.. maybe. Keep us posted ok? huugzz
— shoutjoy
October 26, 2005
I don't think diet pills are the answer. My partner went through the same
and she went to the VA and the doctor at first gave her those prenatal
vitamin pills that they give pregnant women and they also did a blood test
on her which came back normal. She returned like 6 months later and they
found her to be aneimic and the doctor put her on iron pills --she's doing
a lot better and not feeling as tired. Evidently there are a lot of things
that come with having this surgery that we are all finding out about little
by little. Congrats on the weight loss and looking 10 years younger -- you
go!
— the7thdean
October 26, 2005
Definitely have your blood levels checked. I have been taking liquid B
Complex (b-12) from Target and it is unbelievable how much more energy I
have!
— *Malena* M.
October 26, 2005
There are several deficiencies you could be experiencing, and they could
cause depression, especially vit D, for example. Protein, iron and the
b-vites leap to mind. I'd feel better if you were talking to other long
termers who have battled with these issues. Here's the link:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG
— vitalady
October 26, 2005
Sandra,
First off Do not get stuck on diet pills. You don't need them.
Go back to your rules of th pouch only eat 3 mills a day & no
snacks & the weight will stay off. @nd, I just had my 19 months
check-up & found that my iron levels are very low & he has put me
on iron pills twice a-day till they are back up. Please have blood work
done, if they are normal they need to be a little higher for wls patients.
My iron levels were down to 7 & normal is 10, so I am close to being
anemic. Most likely your B vits are very low as well. What kind of Vitamins
are you taking now? Do you drink Protein shakes at all? just curious e-mail
me directly if you want & I will help you out if I can. Marilyn, the
Bearlady
— Marilyn C.
October 26, 2005
I would go with the low iron, that is what I have experienced, even severe
dizziness that an eye ear nose doc could not figure out---you need at last
325mg iron sulfate to feel okay. YOu can get it over the counter at
walmart and also Folic acid. I am 2.5 yrs out and I have not been
consistent with my iron intake and I was cancelled for a hysterectomy
because my iron was so low so now I have to take Lupron injections to stop
my bleeding and increase my iron so maybe I will be able to get it in a
month. But yeah, start with the extra iron and folic acid and see if that
helps make a difference.
— Jane C.
October 27, 2005
Hi.I'm always tired no matter how much sleep I get. I'm pre-op and don't
know anything yet on the after effects of surgery, but was wondering if you
ever considered sleep apnea as a problem. I just found out that I have it.
I had a sleep study done and found out that I woke up 50 times in 2 hours!
Generally, wieght is a major contributor to this and you've eliminated that
(congratulations on that!) but there are other causes such as sinus
troubles and a deviated septum(spelling?) Anyhow, thought you may want to
try that if all else fails.Best of luck to you!!!
Lisa
— Lisa Michelle
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