Question:
I have no energy, any suggestions

I will be 7 months post-op on the 18th and I have no energy By the end of my work day which begins at 6:00 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m. I am so tired, I have lost 94 lbs to date. I am ready to go to bed around 7:00 at night. I have been on iron for about 3 weeks and I went to my Pcp on Monday and got a B-12 shot. I will try anything to feel more normal.    — MARIA H. (posted on March 12, 2003)

March 12, 2003
What KIND of iron? Do you take it with vit C, not with any other vites or meds, nor milk nor caffeine for 1 hour? Where do you take the rest of your vites during the day? Where do you place your protein supps?
   — vitalady

March 12, 2003
I went through a time feeling like that too. What worked for me was to do my B12 shot every 3 weeks instead of every 4. I also notice a big difference when I am exercising & getting enough water & protein in too. Best wishes in your process.
   — Heather N.

March 12, 2003
I am two months postop and I have been feeling tired, too. What worked for me was exercising. I began really exercising last week (not here and there as I have been in the past). I exercised four times last week and I have had more energy this week and I am not tried after my workday. Maybe you can boost up your exercise program? Just a thought. Congrats on the weight loss and good luck in your journey. Daphine
   — Daphine C.

March 12, 2003
I definately know the feeling! I agre with Daphine though about the exercise. I know it seems hard b/c if you have no energy, then when the heck are you supposed to exercise!? But I started going to the gym, and at first I had to make myself, I was just so tired and had no motivation. But once I started, I really gained alot of energy. Even after working out, ofcourse I am a little tired, but I have so much energy, it's amazing. Ofcourse, not everyone can join a gym, but even just taking some walks during the day or at night I think could really help you. I know it's hard with your schedule, but try it, may work for you! Goodluck to you :)
   — Lezlie Y.

March 12, 2003
Maria, I noticed that you have not updated your profile since you were pre-op. It doesn't help us much to help you when we don't have that background to refer to. I'd like to know if you do exercise? And do you get in enough water? Dehydration can make you tired, not taking your iron properly as Michelle said can keep it from working properly, and not exercising can lead to a lack of energy. Keep up the profile so that we can be of service to you!
   — Cindy R.

March 12, 2003
I was the same way. I was the walking dead for almost 18 months post op. I got once a month B-12 shots. It did'nt help. Then twice a month. Now I'm getting them once a week and what a difference! :) I sure had to do enough bitching before they finally increased the shots. ;)
   — Danmark