Is this normal?
I'm 3 1/2 weeks post VSG. I went back to work this week (4days) at a desk job. I've been feeling great all week. Today I have zero energy. I'm so exhausted and can't get off the couch. I'm on Phase 3 and have 2 protein shakes a day, 2-3 oz cottage cheese puréed as a snack and about 3 oz protein/1 oz veggies (puréed) for dinner. I'm taking all my vitamins, get 60-75oz protein a day, and get about 50 oz liquid in. I know I need more liquids...I'm trying...
is it normal to feel this way?
Sleeved 12/3/14
on 12/27/14 5:51 am
Yes. You just had major surgery 3.5 weeks ago. Your poor body is trying to catch up and adjust. Rest when you can.
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Fatigue is a very common symptom of dehydration. Count your lack of proper hydration against your new activity while you're still recovering, and yeah, your'e tired! 64oz is your daily hydration goal, from the minute they remove the IV from your arm. It's not something you work up to. I get in 64oz of fluids before lunchtime. Now go take another sip of something.
Valerie
DS 2005
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I think this is normal. I went back to work after 3 weeks, lots of walking and minimal lifting and I was beat for a month or so after I returned to work. It was major surgery, it takes a while for all your energy to return. Try your best to get your liquids in though.
Consult 12/9/13, Pre-Surgery Appt 9/5/14, Surgery 9/23/14, Height/5'.52", HW/273, ConsW/268 ConsBMI/49, PreSurW/213 PreSurBMI/39, SurW/193.8 SurBMI/35.4, Drs GW/140-150 My 1st GW/160 2nd GW/145
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I had surgery 12/2. Overall i have had crazy energy and even went back to work early. That said, I have had 2 or 3 days where I couldn't even lift my arms to dry my hair. I figure its all about your body adjusting to a) major surgery and b) a significant reduction in caloric intake.
Hope you're doing well overall and that you get your energy back soon.
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