Question:
Day 5
I have no energy! — mbenner (posted on December 20, 2005)
December 20, 2005
Melissa: It will get better!! I am 7 weeks out, (been there, felt that
way!!) keep on taking protein!!! and drink lots of water!! and walk as
much as you can.. although it sounds like it will wear you out my doctor
says it does just the opposite, the more you can walk, the more energy you
will get!! Good luck, April
— April
December 20, 2005
Hi, I am 9 weeks out now and when I was about 1-2 weeks I was soo weak I
could not even take a shower by myself or stand for more than 5 minutes.
Wich made it very hard to take care of my 1 and 8 year old. But don't
worry it doesn't last for long.
— jengriggs01
December 20, 2005
Same here. I thought I would die of too much sleep. LOL Mine lasted for
about 3 weeks.
— sherita
December 20, 2005
I had my surgery on November 15, 2005 and I still don't have energy, but I
had to go back to work after 4 weeks, but I am only working 4 hours a day
and then coming home to take a nap. I heard that it will wear off and you
will get your energy back, but it will take a while.
— Kathleen L.
December 20, 2005
I promise it gets better. I am now 9 months out. Just don't push too hard.
Stay away from thick protein drinks and stick with thinner mixes and sip,
sip, sip.
— ppaige
December 20, 2005
It will be three weeks Thursday and I am starting to feel like myself
again, other than being totally wiped out after an hour or two of shopping,
so don't worry. It gets better. As you heal and begin eating more, the
energy comes back. I have been told to expect to feel almost 100% by week
six or seven.
— LauraA
December 20, 2005
I am 3 months out and have less energy than I did post op. My labs were
great this month, but I am sleeping 10 to 14 hours a day. I try to go to
the gym, sometimes I get there and just turn around and drive back home. If
I do work out with weights it is half-hearted. I get on my elliptical
machine no more than twice a week. I work full time but my job is mostly
sitting, and sometimes I even get some sleep. (I work at night as a
physician) I am glad to hear someone else with no energy. I lost 50lbs by 2
months, and none since. Yes, I am eating my ding-dang protein, choking down
bars and drinks. I hate all food now, and even when hungry can't eat much,
which of course was the goal. I must be eating enough since weight loss has
stopped for the last month, but then I don/t expend enough calories. Eating
more does not add energy. I am disgusted and frustrate. I suppose I am not
a kid anymore at 47, but I was a moderatley active 47, lifting weights and
elliptical walking 3days/3days before surgery at 310 lbs. My advice for
most patients would be that it takes about 6 months to fully recover from
open RNY, nevertheless I am spitting pickles I am so angry with myself. I
have become a lump in the last month and other than putting up the
Christmas tree, have been useless at home. I did point out to my wife that
if I am sleeping I am not making any mess to clean up. She is not
impressed. Any recommendations outhere for us two but draggers?
— mrwmd
December 20, 2005
You just had major surgery and your body is still full of anesthesia. Did
you really expect to have lots of energy right now? Your body just
underwent a major trauma and it's trying to conserve energy, rest and heal!
— sandsonik
December 21, 2005
Im also around 7ish weeks out (surg on 10/24). Some days I have
"enough" energy but some days I feel like someone has drained the
life right outta me. I also have a 15 month old that is running all over
the place :) If t wasnt for the fact of having to keep up with him I would
get LOTS more sleep. Im also having trouble getting all of my protein &
water in.....Im always busy with him so I do my main drinking in my vehicle
to & from work and at work. Im a police dispatcher though so if we get
busy I dont get much fluids at work either..ditto with eating..sometimes I
dont get much of a chance to eat since it is not as easy as it was to just
order a pizza or grab something quick & bad for me to eat at work.
I hope our energy gets better...I think as the weight comes off it will get
better from that also :) Even if I feel drained energy wise...my self
confidence is going up up up already :)
Tryna
— Tryna J.
December 21, 2005
Awe, don't worry it gets better! And before long you'll have more energy
than ever. :-) Merry Christmas you loser you!
— catleth
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