Extreme Fatigue

katzmeow13
on 5/7/13 5:41 am

I'm getting in my protein my vitamins, extra B12, just started iron, 75oz of fluids but the last couple of days I have had such extreme fatigue that I left work yesterday at lunch and didn't go today. The weekend was the same. I'm 3 1/2 months out and down 56 pounds since pre-op diet. I'm sleeping 8 hrs a night and have had a 1-2 hr nap for the last four days. Even with the fatigue I try to get 1.5 mile walk in most days.
Any ideas or suggestions?

HW:282 pre-opti W: 268 CW: 172. SW:255.5

Surgery: RNY Jan. 17, 2013 Dr Raiche OTTAWA

angeleigh
on 5/7/13 5:47 am - angier, NC

RNY on 09/17/12

You need to go in to the doctors and get blood work done, there are many things that can cause it. I know if i have carbs i get so tired i cant keep my eyes open. Also if you just started Iron it could be that your iron is way to low, or even your B12, as well a bunch of other things.

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Laura in Texas
on 5/7/13 5:58 am

RNY on 09/17/08

I was exhausted like that until about the six month mark, then the fog started to lift. Hang in there. 8 hours may not be enough sleep at night for you.

Laura in Texas

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JaneJetson60
on 5/7/13 5:58 am

RNY on 05/07/12

The series "The Walking Dead" was a true story based on my life for the first 4 months after surgery! It took me time because I had other health problems going on and my gallbladder came out at the same time. Check with your doctor and make sure all is good. Takes time for labs to show up any problems but make sure you have had three month labs. Not all surgeons do it until 6 months but my PCP has done them on top of the surgeon's regular testing. It's major surgery and recovery is different for all. Jane

dahoodman
on 5/7/13 7:29 am - VA

RNY on 03/26/13

I'm thinking you need to write to the OH gods and tell them you want a special Walking Dead smiley and animated too.

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JaneJetson60
on 5/7/13 8:51 am

RNY on 05/07/12

Excellent idea!!!! Jane

poet_kelly
on 5/7/13 7:47 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

How were your three month labs, especially vitamin D, B12, iron and ferritin?

Why did you just start iron?

Kelly

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katzmeow13
on 5/7/13 9:18 am

They told me last week that iron was low on blood draw a few weeks ago and to start taking . Sadly we can't get carbonyl iron in Canada so I am taking ferrous sulfate ... I take a vit c tab at the same time hours away from other meds and supplements.

HW:282 pre-opti W: 268 CW: 172. SW:255.5

Surgery: RNY Jan. 17, 2013 Dr Raiche OTTAWA

MissK123456789
on 5/7/13 10:48 am - PA

I can't be helpful. I have had chronic anemia since before my surgery. I also have ADHD. Adderol is the only thing that got me past this phase. Keep your chin up. I'm pulling for you!

Karen