Question:
no energy

I am currently 4wks RNY and am feeling so tired, i continue to have an awful taste in my mouth and simply and not getting enough food in daily. What could be causing my tiredness?    — cbraxton (posted on April 12, 2008)

April 12, 2008
Miost likely it is B-12. You need so Bariatric Vitamins to get you over the hump. You can get a B-12 shot from your doctor, but you should get a B-12 spray for under the tounge. Look at www.bbvitamins.com Building Block make vitamins for Bariatric patients
   — William (Bill) wmil

April 12, 2008
You have just had a fairly major surgery. The trauma not only to the body but there are lots of endocrine and hormone changes happening. Take time to rest when you can. Work harder at the protein drinks as they really do help you heal better and faster...and give yourself a break or two daily just to sit quietly for even just a few minutes. The tiredness is partly from the anesthesia administered during surgery...yes it has been 4 weeks but did you use your inspirometer to help clean out your lungs after surgery? Give it another 3-4 weeks and you should feel much better if you will get your liquids and protein in.
   — Gena L.

April 12, 2008
ah yes...it took me 2 mo to get my energy back...as the other people said, just make sure you drink your shakes and get your supplements in...the bad taste in your mouth will disappear too once youre able to start eating again....don't fret, it gets soooooo much better!
   — lizzie42

April 13, 2008
Your body is having to adjust to the major change that it has incurred. I came home with so much energy and then about a couple of weeks later it just left and I was so tired. I had to realize my body had been through something major and it needed to get use to the changes. Some of your insides are gone and it needs to do some changes before you can pick up where you left off so to speak. It will come. If by chance it doesn't talk to your doctor about it. Congratulations and good luck to you in the future.
   — Brenda R.

April 13, 2008
I have not had my rny yet but 45 more days to go!!! Like you I'm sure you've done lots of reading of profiles. One thing that I read over and over is to get enough protein or you would not heal as fast and would be tired, also water. Put protein powder in as much as you can handle. I stumbled on a profile on OH that is called eggface. It is a God send. It's got so much info. I call it the wls guide for dummies. Loaded with recipes too. Best of luck.
   — helpmelord

April 13, 2008
you could have answered your own question -- lack of food could be causing you to be tired -- the body needs fuel to run -- fuel is food -- good luck roberta
   — RCassety

April 13, 2008
I agree with the protien theory. IMO it is that you are dehydrated from not getting all your water in. As an ex frequent user of diet and water pills and an absolute non-water drinker I know that gives you horendous halitosis - bad breath and yucky taste. Lack of water will also cause fatigue. Solution to both - I buy Isopure bottles (40 grams of protien) and split them half and half with crystal light (eliminates the aftertaste) and drink 4 a day. That way I get 80 gm os protien and 80 oz of water. At this stage of your journey it is very difficult to get all your protein from food. Everything you can eat on top of that is a bonus.
   — jannmyers

April 15, 2008
I was still exhausted 4 weeks out, just take it easy. Walking helped get my energy level up, just take short walks. 2/20 was my lap RNY, I'm finally working full time, but last week I missed a day of work because I was too tired, I'd been overdoing and wore myself out. It can be discouraging hearing about people who feel great and are full of energy right after surgery - not everybody bounces back that quickly. The bad taste in your mouth could be ketosis, which will get better eventually - it's a sign you're losing weight, so is good thing.
   — Susan C.