Question:
Has any one delt with..............
I am almost 2yrs post-op ( dec. ) and I have developed a boat load of issues, I was wondering if anyone has developed or had to deal with CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome.) in July of '05 I had a partial hysterectomy, 2 weeks later my bladder shut down which resulted in an emergency surgery to open that . It seems as though since then I have no energy, short term memory loss, pain in my body (no reason) and if I try to do something it will take me up to 2 days of sleep to get rejuvinated. I don't know if it is because of the weight loss and the difference in my imune system or not. I'm down 150 lbs. and want to loose at least 65-70 more but have no energy, legs feel like lead. can anyone give my anything to help get back to life. Thanks — lady-k (posted on November 10, 2006)
November 10, 2006
Katherine,
I've heard it said that your body goes through many changes after the
surgery, however I haven't heard anything like this that you are speaking
of. What is your doctors saying about your symptoms?
— the7thdean
November 10, 2006
Only watching "House" on t.v., and not being a real doctor, I
could only guess that a few different factors are contributing to your
symptoms. First, memory loss and lethargy can both be signs of a B-12
deficiency; if you are not taking a daily sublingual pill (or getting a
monthly injection), you need to start. Secondly, in your profile you
explain that you are an emotional eater, that are new to an area and feel
isolated and that you have not been able to get out to the gym (which you
described as enjoying). For those of us who have ever endured bouts of
depression, you seem to have a number of circumstances that could
exacerbate those moments, and you are experiencing symptoms that would seem
to correspond to blue periods. It wouldn't hurt to check in with a
therapist and have a professional make a determination-- perhaps
medication might be in order, but you won't know until you've at least
given some talk therapy a try.
— SteveColarossi
November 10, 2006
I too had just what you are explaining. I had my surgery in March 2004 and
by November I couldn`t put one foot in front of the other most days. (this
after losing about 90 pounds) Here I was waiting for all that energy
everyone said they had but all I got was pain all over and the need to
sleep.
Well I got some more advanced blood work done and found out I had
Rheumatoid Arthritis along with Fibromyalgia. Couldn`t just have one but
both. Needless to say I just sat down and cried, here I did all this to
lose the weight and be the old me and I was worse off. So for the last year
I`ve been on alot of different meds to try and find a solution to all this
but its an on going battle. Hopefully you don`t have all this but its
something you need to talk to your Dr about and maybe get a wider range of
blood work done. Please feel free to e-mail me and we can talk about this
some more. Good luck! Debbie
— bsweetie
November 10, 2006
Hi Katherine. I'm interested in hearing the answers to your post as well.
I am also 2 years out (October) and have NO energy. I feel like napping
all the time and can't get motivated to do anything. (unless I HAVE
to....which happens with three kids) I do take antidepressants and a mood
stabilizer which I would think should pull me out of this, but I'm achey
and tired all the time. Have you had your vitamin levels checked lately?
How's your protein intake? Are you able to exercise at all? I keep
hearing that exercise should boost your energy level, but it's HARD to do
when you have no energy to start with! Let me know how you're doing and
what you find out. THANKS and my best to you! ~christi
— christi_in_VA
November 10, 2006
i had a hysterectomy 3 years before weight loss surgery and i was always
tired and had chronic fatigue myself and memory loss then one year later i
had to have reconstructive bladder surgery because my bladder had dropped
after the hysterectomy. there is a new product they have at kroger and
walmart called 5 hour energy it has vitamin b enzymes and amino acids it
lasts for like 5 hours. its realatively cheap also it works for me and
comes in berry flavored its a vitamin supplement and it makes me get up and
go without being gitterery or anything like that.
— [Deactivated Member]
November 10, 2006
HI, I TOO AM GOING THROUGH WHAT YOU ARE. I HAD GBS IN 2002. JUST HAD A
COMPLETE HYSTERECTOMY IN AUG. AND FEELING SOOO DEPRESSED AND TIRED ALL THE
TIME. WHEN I FIRST HAD GBS I HAD TONS, AND TONS OF ENERGY.NOW I DONT KNOW
WHERE IT ALL WENT.ITS A STRUGGLE JUST TO GET OUT OF BED OR OFF THE
CHAIR.ITS HORRIBLE AND I DO TAKE ALL MY SUPPLIMENTS DAILY. IM ALSO ON
LORTABS FROM BACK PROBLEMS AND I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT BACK IN 2004 WHICH
NOW I HAVE AN ARTIFICIAL DISC IN MY NECK. I HAVE PAIN ON AND OFF IN MY
STOMACH BY MY BELLYBUTTON THAT DRS CANNOT FIND WHATS CAUSING IT. HAS
EXPLORATORY SURGERY TO REMOVE ADHISSIONS BUT PAIN IS STILL COMMING BACK.SO
YEA ID SAY MY ENERGY LEVEL IS A 0 MINUS NOW.
— deb44m
November 11, 2006
Going through this as well. I am post op. Had surgery 2/03. All your
symptoms as well as blood sugar fluctuations. I have had an EGD, Barium
Scan of my stomach, Colonoscopy, Abdomenal and Hip x-ray, Ct of abdomen and
pelvis in addition to tons of bloodwork. Still no answers other than Anemia
and Luekopenia. Please keep us all posted.
— hooterzgirl75
November 11, 2006
At two years out the most common problem for us is Anemia. How is your
Ferritin Level, Hemoglobin and Hematcrit? That was my problem when I was
fatigued all the time. I am now having iron infusions and feeling better.
— smparker2
November 13, 2006
Hi...I am 3 years post-op (9/29/03), and this past summer I experienced
many of the symptoms you have, esp., the chronic tiredness, muscle
weakness, and "fuddled" thinking. I was first treated for
anemia, then for congestive heart failure, among other things, and I was
admitted to ER twice within a two-week period. Medication was used to
treat the various maladies, but I never began to feel any better--only
worse. When I went in to see my pcp for a medical leave of absence from
work, I asked for a thyroid test b/c a friend had suggested it. At first
my pcp said my thyroid felt fine and normal, but that he would run the
tests anyway since I had asked and b/c I was feeling worse and not
better--mind you, I had been treated for some of everything and had seen
numerous specialists from June through early August. My thyroid levels were
so low that he had me see an endocrinologist immediately, and she diagnosed
Graves disease just from my list of symptoms. Seems Graves caused all the
other maladies and is often misdiagnosed since it mimics/causes other
ailments. She began treating me immeiately with methimazole, even before
she got my test results back. When she did get my blood-work results back,
I was even more hyperthyroid than she first thought, so she increaased my
medication by two pills a day--from 4 to 6. Today I feel better than I
have felt in my entire adult life. It took awhile--about 6-8 weeks to get
totally back to normal--but I could notice a significant increase in my
strength and my ability to think clearly every single day. And eventhough
I was no longer extremely exhausted, it did take several weeks for my
muscle strength to begin returning. Insist that your doctor do a thyroid
test....many of your symptoms sound a lot like the ones I experienced.
Blessings to you, and I hope all is righted soon for you.
— MariaHBW
November 14, 2006
hi, I'm 5 years out and had same problem as you, my pcp recommended I see a
dietician who said I looked like I hsad the world on my shoulders (which I
felt I did) he recommended I take maganesium and malic acid(from apples)
for six months which I did and I also have been taking St John's Wort as
well and feel much better. I suggest you get a blood test to check your
iron and B12 levels are fine first.E
— elenav
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