Question:
Tired and exhausted by end of the day HELP

I am almost five wks post op by the end of the day after work I crash on the couch Just wore out with no energy Is this normal??    — lulu37 (posted on November 4, 2009)

November 4, 2009
Do not know if I can say "normal" but glad that you posted this question because I in the same boat. I am 8 week post op and at the end of the work day I am beat as well. Heard that it is lack of vitamins and iron but just know that you are not alone and hope that someone on here with more experience can offer some help. Hang in there~
   — elder1104

November 4, 2009
I'm almost 6 weeks post op and dont have a lot of energy yet but don't feel like crashing at the end of the day. At 3 weeks P/O I spoke with the nurse at my surgeons office and she suggested drinking G2 Gatorade diluted with water, or Smartwater. The electrolytes really have helped me. Good luck and hang in there!
   — CAnutfarmer

November 4, 2009
Make sure you are hydrated and that you have a vitamin B suppliments. Also getting your protein. I found these little water packets by Special K that are flavored and not too bad if you keep the water cold or even freeze it or add fruit, ice and soy milk for a smoothie. 5grms of Protein for 20 ounces so if you drink your 60 ounces of water all day, sipping, thats 15 grms of protein. Also, body is still healing so give yourself a smidge of time. I'm about 10 weeks out and just now have started feeling somewhat normal. Good luck and God bless you.
   — jana11

November 4, 2009
I am seven months post op and I went through this and found that by doubling up on my vitamins and trying to get more exercise has really helped. Talk to your doctor and get some blood work to check vitamin levels.
   — rkurquhart

November 4, 2009
Oh yes, quite normal! I used to sleep about 5 hours average but after my op (just over a year ago) I was sleeping 16 hours a day. It is normal for a few weeks but, unfortunately, mine went on for about 4 months. My surgeon said it is because the body is working overtime to repair itself & adjust.
   — ditzyangeluk

November 5, 2009
I agree with Jana and the others. Just cut yourself some major slack in terms of your personal life right now. This is all part of the process. Concentrate on what you need to do for your health. Work to learn new habits. Give yourself permission to say 'no' to extra complications and obligations right now. Ask a little help from family members and promise all of you some special outing when you start feeling energetic. In a few months, you will be wanting to do fun things you wouldn't have considered before! It's all coming, but you need time for your body and mind to catch up.
   — jtoothman

November 5, 2009
HI THERE I AM IN THE SAME BOAT YOU ARE IN , MY GOODNES ISN'T THATS A VERY BAD FEELING NO ENGERY WHATSOEVER THATS AB BAD FEELING I JUST DOUBLE UP ON MY VITAMINS B-12 AND MORE WATER AND PROTEINS SHAKES AN ORANGES I HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER THIS IS A LITTLE HELP
   — goal100