Question:
Did anyone else exsperience, overwhelming tiredness, after surgery

I am 1 and a hald weeks post op, I had the bvg surgery, I'm having a hard time dealing with the food issues, I have no desire to eat, I do eat go-gurt, v8 juice, jello, and pudding, these are the only things I can eat that I feel good about, I have been realyy depressed, I have 2 children to take care of and feel like I cant even get out of my own way, what am I gonna do?    — Tricia B. (posted on July 8, 2001)

July 8, 2001
If you are only 1 and 1/2 weeks post-op it is not the type of surgery - anyone would still be feeling tired from any surgery. I went back to work 11 days after VBG surgery, which was probably way too soon, and fell asleep immediately upon getting home from work every day. It takes time to recuperate from any surgery. You need to give yourself time to get used to the new eating habits. Can anyone watch the kids even for 1 hour a day? You would be surprised how a nap will make you feel better and as time goes by you will feel stronger. Good luck!
   — [Anonymous]

July 8, 2001
Hi, I am 7 weeks post-op (Open RNY) and at 1 1/2 weeks I was still in a lot of pain and exhausted all the time. Believe me it does get better. I feel the protein drinks help me feel more energized, but still at 1 1/2 weeks post-op I think what you're feeling is totally normal. Give yourself time to heal and if you feel the need to lay down then do it. Hope this helps, good luck.
   — Maureen P.

July 10, 2001
I remember it well!!!! I was completely exhausted and worn out after my surgery.....I had absolutely no energy, physcially or emotionally. It was a terrible feeling and it lasted for three months!!! My surgeon wasn't overly concerned and advised me to stay on "program" and I would return to normal. As the weight started coming off, my energy levels returned.
   — margaret N.

July 10, 2001
I remember it well!!!! I was completely exhausted and worn out after my surgery.....I had absolutely no energy, physcially or emotionally. It was a terrible feeling and it lasted for three months!!! My surgeon wasn't overly concerned and advised me to stay on "program" and I would return to normal. As the weight started coming off, my energy levels returned.
   — margaret N.

July 10, 2001
Oh Tricia, I remember that feeling of complete and utter exhaustion. I am a single mom and had no one to help me with my daughter during that stage and sometimes I was so tired I thought I would never get up again. The good news is that it does get better! Just remember, you are eating way less calories than you did before, so your body simply doesn't have the fuel that it once did. You also are recovering from a surgery. That takes a lot out of a person. Also there is sometimes a certain amount of depression that comes right after surgery (and I had it too) and that will zap your strength and energy. I also had a food aversion right after my surgery ... couldn't stand the smell, the sight, the taste of it ... was barely getting in one "meal" a day. I wasn't eating enough to keep a fieldmouse alive, so how could I expect to feel like running a marathon?!! You will adjust, you will perk up, just give yourself some time, sleep as much as you can, do the best you can with your eating and water intake and protein. Walk. And hang in there!
   — Beth B.