Question:
does anyone else feel this way?

I'm almost 3wks post-op & I feel like I could stay in bed all day I have no energy what so ever I take all my vita just fine & a B12 pill 3x aday I have up my water to almost 33.8oz aday I know I'm not getting in enough protein but with the amount I can eat thats kinda hard, I barly have enough of strenth to wash my hair I've been trying to make a list of things I could eat throu out the day to help me get in some protein I do drink well try the whey protein 8oz with fat free milk every morrning but yekyyy! what can I do how long does this last feeling this way?    — Stacy R. (posted on July 28, 2003)

July 28, 2003
Oh, I feel your pain! It get better, lots better, real soon! Remember that you've had major surgery, and your body needs some time to heal. It's using all its energy to heal, so there's nothing left for much else. As you heal, that will get lots better. It took me until at least eight weeks out before I had any energy at all. Do your very best to get as much protein and liquids in as possible (lethargy can be a sign of dehydration); rest as much as possible, and RELAX. You're going to feel so much better real soon.
   — Vespa R.

July 28, 2003
Hi, Stacy- I'm 15 weeks post-op, and I was really wiped out for the first few weeks after surgery. It took about 6 weeks before I found my energy, but it came back with a vengeance--I feel better than I have in years! Give it a little more time. You just had major surgery, so your body needs all its energy for healing right now. You'll feel better soon. Hang in there!
   — Maggie T.

July 28, 2003
Just a comment, Stacy...if you're ingesting a B12 pill, you're not getting any benefit from it. You need the sublinguals, or shots. This may help you with your energy problem. The place where you absorb B12 is the duodenum, which has been bypassed. That's why you need to do the sublinguals. And don't forget your calcium...we need 1500 mgs. a day of calcium citrate. Hugs, Joy
   — [Deactivated Member]

July 28, 2003
I know how you feel, I was once where you are. It took me till about week 6 to start regaining my energy. Now I have so much I don't know what to do with it all (I'm 2+ months out). Just hang in there. Keep trying to get all your water and protein in. I know it's hard. It took me a while to get it all in, too. Best of luck! You'll get there. :)
   — adeas

July 28, 2003
It's important to give yourself time to heal. Don't push it. Relax and let nature take it's course. It does get better and the energy returns with abound. Take your vitamins. This is EXTREMELY important to your good health.
   — Ginger M.

July 28, 2003
hey, I had my surgery on 7-14,I could have layed on the couch all day but my surgeon gave me very little advise .drink water,eat only liquids and move. Any type of movement from going to mail box or going up the stairs just move.that will make you feel better faster even when you dont want to just move . even if it is to brush your teeth 10 times a day MOVE. hope everyday goes better than the day before. take care and speedy recovery.
   — patty L.

July 28, 2003
Hi! I am 5 weeks out, and just started feeling better. I walk 2 miles per day now, and have been drinking 75-90 ounces of water per day now. THAT HELPS ALOT. Still can't get all my protein in, but better each day. You should start feeling better soon. Walk, walk, walk. Drink and drink!!! Take care, Kathy
   — Kathy R.