Question:
VERY TIRED WITH NO ENERGY AT ALL

I AM ALWAYS TIRED NO ENGERY AT ALL NOT EVEN TO DO MY 30 MIN EXCERCISE I TAKEN EXTRA VITAMINS B12 AND ANYTHING FOR INCEASE OF ENGERY WORK 3RD SHIFT LAYING OR SLEEPING THE ENTIRE DAY AND WHEN I GET TO WORK I FEEL SO TIRE MY ENGERY LEVEL IS TOO LOW THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I EVER FEEL LIKE THIS ITS A AWEFUL FEELINGS PLS HELP    — goal100 (posted on November 1, 2009)

November 1, 2009
You may have to do like I do and get a B12 shot every month. I take Bariatric Vitamins with B12, two sublingual B12's a day but it is not enough. I start getting very tired and low energy at the end of the month when my B12 shot is due. I go get the shot on the first Monday of the month and I am great within 24 hours of that shot.
   — Kathy Thomas

November 1, 2009
You didn't say when you had your surgery. For me, the first 6 weeks were horrible, I was tired the entire time and all I wanted and did do was sit in my lazy boy. But then, I suddenly got a burst of energy and started moving and have been moving ever since, smile. Also, look into your vitamin intake and you may need to make adjustments, I'm not a good one to give advice in that area as I have never done what I'm supposed to do on a regular basis...shame on me.
   — PAWLLA L.

November 1, 2009
You should have your iron and b levels checked, also thyroid problems can cause this. Go see your fodctor so they can figure out what is going on.
   — trible

November 2, 2009
Also if your protien or fluid intake is not enough you will feel tired. Also your Amino acids being off can affect energy levels too. I had to increase my fluids and protien and make sure I wasn't getting too many carbs that make me feel tired. I hope you feel better soon.
   — Lisa von Wallmenich

November 2, 2009
You might not be getting enough protein or water in your diet. Try bumping both of those up or try one at a time and which one works better. Also, have your iron levels checked. You might have developed anemia. I was anemic, not from the wls, but another issue and it sounds like it could be that. Although contact your doctor if you have tried the water and protein uptake.
   — Kristy

November 2, 2009
Check with your surgeon or his dietitian/nutritionist. If you need more vitamins, you might check out spray vitamins. I use 'Vitamist' vitamins. They are daily spray vitamins that are absorbed better than pills, liquids, and sublingual vitamins. I take a woman's multiple vitamin, one with calcium and magnesium, and a high dose of vitamin B-12. I get very nauseous with any other type of vitamin (no matter what time of the day I take them or whether I take them with food or without). I almost gave up on taking vitamins until I found Vitamist. Any time you are having a problem related to your surgery, don't hesitate to call your surgeon. Also keep your family physician up to date on everything that is going on with you. They really are the "experts". We can tell you our experiences and share information we've learned over time, but we can't replace your doctor. He is the one who can discover whether there is something more serious going on with your health. I wish you all the best. God Bless.
   — KimM