Question:
Can anyone help me with building back strength?

I had rou-e-y 3 weeks ago with a hernia repair.i lost 2 units of blood.i went home for i week then had to go back to hospital with blocked bowels and a touch of pheanuominia.i am eating well but my problem is i am very,very weak.i can't seem to get my strength built up.i barely can take a shower without feeling totally exhausted.anybody with any ideas?????    — regina D. (posted on April 29, 2001)

April 29, 2001
You didn't say how much protein supps you are taking? Not Ensure or Boost or milk but real protein supps, at least 60g of protein? ANd how much iron that is not ferrous SULFATE? The generic ofr Niferx 150 that Barb mentioned is as big an iron as you can get without Rx. Be sure to take it with C, but with no other meds or vites or caffeine or milk. And water, lots of water. Even slight dehydration will make you feel weak.
   — vitalady