Question:
I'am almost 5 weeks post-op and still very weak. Is this normal or does it have some

thing to do with my spleen being removed. I feel I am getting enough protein, just no strength back yet. I also had pancreatitis and my doctor removed my spleen. I had to be put back into the hospital one week after discharge because of the pancreatitis.    — Tammy D. (posted on March 1, 2002)

March 1, 2002
Hi Tammy, I can't say for sure, but I think what you're going thorugh is perfectly expectable after all you've been through. I had a really hard time getting my energy back (I had never felt so depleted in my life!) and I just had the surgery (RNY open) and not anything else. Keep eating your protein, drinking your water and try to be patient. You have a lot to heal from and a lot for your body to adjust to. Eventually, you'll feel better. Give it time. Good luck - Nancy
   — Nancy Z.

March 1, 2002
Dear Tammy, I had my RNY in July and like you I had absoultely no energy. I kept wondering if I would ever feel normal again. Right about 6 weeks my energy started coming back and within no time I had more energy than ever. Don't get discouraged, your body has been through a lot.
   — kristis

March 1, 2002
I had the DS surgery and had my gallbladder and apendix out at the same time. It took me at 6 weeks but closer to 8 weeks before I could even stay awake all day. I was so tired all the time. I think what you are going through is perfectly normal. Just know that it will get better.
   — C. L.

March 1, 2002
Hi Tammy..I can feel for you.I had surgery just about 8 weeks ago. LAP RNY.I lost alot of blood and had to be taken back into surgery the next day for some exploration.The bleeding stopped on it's own, but I came home anemic. My blood count is back up to normal, but I can tell you I am still very tired.Not everyone is the same, and your body is healing. Give it time and rest as much as you can.You not only had RNY surgery but you also had your spleen removed. You have gone through so much. I talked to alot of post ops about my tiredness and some told me they did not feel good until around 3 months. So I just take it one day at a time and go with the flow. Some days even a shower is exhausting.I wish you the best..Email me if you have any questions..God Bless:))))
   — garyzgurl

March 1, 2002
hi tammy. i am 10 weeks post op & still need an afternoon nap every day. ur body has gone thru a tremendous shock & it needs to rest to recuperate & recover. when u get tired its ur body telling u to rest.
   — sheryl titone