Question:
Energy

Ok, I have one more question! I am 3 1/2 weeks post op from having an open gastric bypass! When I wake up in the morning, I typically feel good but as the day goes on -- I'm lethargic and worthless! Is this normal and will I get my energy back? Things like going grocery shopping or to walmart absolutly wears me out!!! Help, I have a 9 year old and feel like I am letting my family down!! Thanks again friends!!!    — amgentry (posted on December 27, 2009)

December 27, 2009
I'm just over a month post op and i'm having the same problem. I'm here searching for an answer. If you find out anything let me know and i'll do the same
   — erica B.

December 27, 2009
It will come and go depending on how much protein you get in. Make sure you are taking all your vitamins. I use the Bariatric Advantage Multi--it recommends two a day but I take three. My body needs it. You may also want to add a sublingual B12 twice per day. After three months I starting getting B12 shot once every three weeks. I has helped tremendously with the fatigue. I had RNY but it was a bander that told me about the shots. I can tell when they start wearing off, the fatigue returns. So, take those vitamins, eat/drink the protein. It will get better!
   — Kathy Thomas

December 27, 2009
Make sure you are taking your vitamins, no matter what. Now, I was told to take sub B12 and a B1(thiamine) one a week, but it was not enough for me. B vitamins your body does not store so anything to take in and not use, you will excrete it. I take a B12 in the morning and usually at night, and I take a B1 once every two-three days. I also take a Feosol iron at night before bed, since I am takin my calcium supplements all day for better absorption. And I also take a mag, zinc and potassium suppl. every couple of days. AND I FEEL GREAT, I only feel week, when I dont take my vitamins and not keeping up with the protein. I also get the B12 shot once a month. Energy is awesome now, had my surgery on 11/3 and felt like crap for a month.When I started this vitamin regiment within 24 hours I felt normal.....it is a trial and error or trial and success process on what works for you. And this is what works for me. But seriously try the B12 thing, you will be amazed....
   — Lyzias

December 27, 2009
HELLO I AM ALMOST 4 MONTHS OUT I HAD RNY BYPASS SURGERY THIS IS NORMAL IT WILL GO AWAY, IT WAS SO BAD FOR ME THAT SLEPT THE WHOLE WEEKEND NO ENGERY TO DO NOTHING AT ALL IT USE TO TAKE ALL WHAT I DID HAVE TO TAKE MY SHOWER BRUSH MY TEETH AND TO COME MY HAIR, MYSLEF I DOUBLE ON MY VITMANS B6, B12 ,MUTI-VITMANS DRINK LOTS OF WATER, PROTEIN SHAKES I FELT LIKE FOR ATLEAST FOR 3-4 WEEKS , TRUST ME IT WILL PASS AWAY, IF YOU CAN SOME THING IN PROTEIN LIKE TUNA , CUP OF MILK ,CHEESE ,PEANUT BUTTER OR EGGS WITH CHEESE IT WILL HELP TAKE CARE
   — goal100

December 27, 2009
HELLO I AM ALMOST 4 MONTHS OUT I HAD RNY BYPASS SURGERY THIS IS NORMAL IT WILL GO AWAY, IT WAS SO BAD FOR ME THAT SLEPT THE WHOLE WEEKEND NO ENGERY TO DO NOTHING AT ALL IT USE TO TAKE ALL WHAT I DID HAVE TO TAKE MY SHOWER BRUSH MY TEETH AND TO COME MY HAIR, MYSLEF I DOUBLE ON MY VITMANS B6, B12 ,MUTI-VITMANS DRINK LOTS OF WATER, PROTEIN SHAKES I FELT LIKE FOR ATLEAST FOR 3-4 WEEKS , TRUST ME IT WILL PASS AWAY, IF YOU CAN SOME THING IN PROTEIN LIKE TUNA , CUP OF MILK ,CHEESE ,PEANUT BUTTER OR EGGS WITH CHEESE IT WILL HELP TAKE CARE
   — goal100

December 27, 2009
Sometimes the anesethsia can stay with you for awhile. Plus you just had a major surgery. It isn't like you had a mole removed or something small. You will get your engery back, although it could take up to 2-3 months. I am not saying this is the case with you. But just take your protein, vitamins and follow instructions and you will have more energy as time goes on. Plus, since your g/bypass was open, vs lap, the healing time is a little slower too. You aren't letting anyone down, I am sure they will understand, that you had a major surgery. Best wishes to you.
   — Kristy

December 28, 2009
I had surgery on 12/10 and find I am very tired too. It is a combination of major surgery, anesthesia, and a much lower calorie intake than usual. A trip to the grocery store wears me out but each day I have a little more energy. Remember, most people do not just bounce back from major surgery. You are not letting your family down, you are in the process of getting healthy so you will be around for them for a long time.
   — Cynthia T.

December 28, 2009
It's interesting....recovery is so different for people. I had RNY on March 2nd of this last year (I am almost 10 months out) was so full of energy from day one that I went shopping almost every day (needed to, because I was having problems with my JP drain and had to go and get new dressings frequently). Before surgery, I napped every afternoon, and after surgery, I think I only napped two or three times. I've also noticed that I require MUCH less sleep at night. Where I used to want to sleep until 10:00 in the morning, or even 11:00.... now I'm automatically awake at 6:00 or even earlier, even when I didn't get to sleep until midnight or one a.m. I went back to work 11 days after surgery and never felt any fatigue or tiredness at all. But then, I've been religious about taking my vitamins and eating exactly the way they told me to, and getting all my protein in and keeping my carbs low and all that stuff.
   — Erica Alikchihoo

December 28, 2009
Hello, I agree with the other posters that you have to faithfully take your vitamins, get your protein in and drink the required 64 oz of water each day! I can't stress this enough! If you're tired it's because 1) you've just had major surgery and recovery time is different for EVERYONE 2) you will get your energy back, be patient, but continue taking your vitamins and getting in your required 50-75 grams of protein per day. Although you can't eat/drink in the very beginning it will gradually get better, I promise, remember your surgery is a jump start to getting you on track to being a healthier you, it is however, NOT an end all or a magic pill that will let you eat the way you use to. I've had much success with my surgery which was on November 12, '08 and to-date I've lost 105 lbs, I went from a 24 to a 12 and I'm still loosing weight. I'm also working out 3-4 times a week at Curves. I have not had any problems with loosing my hair or being tired, but I have found through my doctor follow-up visits and my labs, my iron and my B-12 was low, but after taking my liquid iron and liquid B-12 I'm back on track. You will have to take your vitamins, continue your protein, your calcium, etc for the rest of your life, this is no joke, this is serious if you want to continue on the road of being healthy! I hope this helps you, check out my new pix, my birthday was on December 25th Christmas day and my goal was to loose 100 lbs by my birthday (which I did) so that I could be still fabulous at 50!
   — StrangePassion

December 29, 2009
IT WILL Pass i am 6 months out and at the 6 week mark and returning back to work energy returned. in the beginning i would shower and go right back to bed ! It is a process it will pass!
   — Proverbs31

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