Question:
very tired
I am 3 months post op and I am feeling very tired lately and very cold is anyone going through this please help. I am a bit scare dont drink enough protien nor water. — evienicole (posted on February 8, 2006)
February 8, 2006
I am expiencing similar things too. I am 4 months post op - and have been
so cold this winter and I am usually someone who is always hot. I have
lost a total of 83lbs and my doc just said it was because i've lost
'padding'... first she thought it was thyroid because i'm also having dry
skin too but my thyroid results came back normal. i've been tired lately
too - and even working out 3-4 times a week at Curves. There is a new
protein i found - i find it at GNC- its called Muscle Milk - its about 35g
of protein in the drink. it actually tastes good. There are sOOO many bad
protein drinks. I have that each morning for breakfast. on the water- i
drink crystal light more than water. good luck! if you ever want to chat
- my email is [email protected].
— akirsch
February 8, 2006
Evelyn; I know just how you feel! i am also just about 3 mos. post op from
having the rny, and my energy level isn't quite up to parr. I was informed
that it is due to the smaller amounts of nutrients we intake now, and toyu
body adjusting to the new process. What has helped quite a bit, is taking
multi vitamins, making sure I get in my protein and exercising. But it
takes a while to regroup because our bodies have been through such a trauma
with the major surgery, anesthia, and the lack of foods we're used to
consuming. See if the other things i mentioned help and we ahve t just be
patient as well. God Bless
— robin.s2000
February 8, 2006
I am the same this yr. I was always the hot one now I am the cold one. I
tell everybody I lost my furnace (fat) I have lost 103 lbs.... Cindy
— NYCindy
February 8, 2006
Have you had your blood levels checked lately? I was feeling the same and
I turned out to be anemic and now take Vitron C twice a day and 1000 mcg of
B12 a day. Let your doc know and have your labs checked.
— scharlier
February 8, 2006
Dear Evelyn,
Have you had your doctor check your B12 level? I know that if I don't have
my shot every month I get really tired and once I get it I feel much more
energized. You might ask your doctor about this. Good luck-Karyn
— Zimpo
February 8, 2006
These are classic symptoms for people who aren't getting enough protein.
Your body can't function properly without protien. Find a way to get it
into you body before you get really sick.
— Harry King
February 8, 2006
You should be getting at least 60 grms of protein in a day and 60 ounces of
water. In addition you need to make sure you get your daily vitamins and
minerals in. My doctor wants us to take the Bariatric Advantage Vitamins. I
use the multi-vitamin, sublingual B12, chewable Iron supplement, and the
Calcium lozenge. I was having the same tired feeling until I started doing
what my doctor said. Within about a week I felt like a new person. A good
source of Protein is IsoPure Zero Carb from GNC. It contains 40 grams of
Protein and is easy to drink. No mixing or clumpy drinks. Good luck, I am 7
months out and have lost 118lbs.
— Patricia C.
February 8, 2006
Evelyn, what you are experiencing is normal. I have battled with fatigue
here and there, especially early on, it is imperative that you get in
enough protein and water....it's survival sweetie. We MUST take care of
ourselves, I know it isn't easy but you can do it. As for being cold,
you've lost your insulation....I'm almost a year out and still experience
severe coldness, heck I'm in Texas I don't know how those in north survive,
lol. I cannot go without socks, as long as I keep my feet warm. Best
wishes, Dana
— cajungirl
February 8, 2006
There could be several reasons why you are tired, not enough calories, not
enough protein, vitamin levels low. I believe being cold is from dropping
so much weight, you don't have as much fat on your body to keep you warm.
I know that I went through this and have read a lot of posts from others
that have experienced the same thing. I am over a year out and still have
problems getting cold when others are not. Good luck on your journey.
Teresa
— tdickson
February 9, 2006
I am not a doctor, but have you ever had your thyroid checked? You may
want to to check it out.
— Agrippina05
February 9, 2006
I would try taking in extra water and start using sublingual b12 to boost
your energy.
— spykitty
February 12, 2006
We are cold for two reasons: we no longert have the layers of insulationg
fat that we used to have, and we are not taking in as many calories as we
are used to. I just put more layers on!
The tiredness should get better as you lose weight.
— Novashannon
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