Got Sleeved on 3/7 - is this fatigue normal?

molfish62
on 3/11/15 4:49 am
VSG on 03/07/15

Had my sleeve done in Mexico. It was a good experience, but I'm very happy to be home. I had a lot of nausea at first; that has dissipated. I am eating (liquids only) & drinking as instructed. 

I feel extremely tired. I am forcing myself to walk around as much as possible, but after a few minutes I need to lay down. I basically get up to drink & pee & then need another nap. Is this normal? 

I have pain meds but am not taking them unless needed (once a day or so). Other meds shouldn't be causing fatigue. 

Molly

VSG on 3/7/15. 

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grayC
on 3/11/15 4:53 am
VSG on 05/01/13

Oh yea! Totally normal..

you where only sleeved what 4 days ago!

it is major surgery ya know!

its quite a shock to the system and your only on liquids

give it some time..

everyday will get better and better!

   

        
Poplap
on 3/11/15 4:55 am

I had my sleeve done a month earlier. Yes, I was very tired too, it gets better each day and then each week. I remember doing the dishes and then I had to take a nap. Keep in mind, you had major surgery.

I only stopped napping in my 4d week post -op.

 

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Sparklekitty, Science-Loving Derby Hag
on 3/11/15 4:55 am
RNY on 08/05/19

Being completely exhausted is absolutely normal. You've just been through major surgery and healing is hard work!

I slept for almost the entire time my first week post-op, save breaks for water and shuffling around the house. I felt like I'd been hit by a bus! I took a lot of naps for the next month or two, I felt lazy but that's what it took to keep my energy up.

Don't be afraid to take the pain meds if you think you need them, that's why they're there! They will probably make you sleepy as well, so take one and hop into bed.

Congrats on surgery, you'll do great!

Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
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lianna
on 3/11/15 5:34 am - South, TX
VSG on 03/09/15 with

I am also exhausted.  Just follow what your body tells you, I think rest and fluids will do it for me too!  My anti nausea meds made me extremely tired, but I am not on those now.  I think it is just a normal part of recovery from anesthesia and surgery.

Lianna   lapband 2005, removed 2014.  VSG 3/9/15
 

KattattaK
on 3/11/15 2:02 pm

Lianna!!!!! Yaaaay!!!! You're sleeved!!!! Soooo happy for you!!!

Tracy D.
on 3/11/15 5:34 am - Papillion, NE
VSG on 05/24/13

You were sleeved just 4 days ago AND you traveled out of country for it.  Yup, perfectly normal!  Give yourself a couple weeks.  Sounds like you're doing fine 

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Sandra F.
on 3/11/15 6:50 am

I think a lot of the tiredness that I experienced in the first month was due to my body adjusting to less food.  Food equals energy, so it took my body a bit of time to get used to the smaller amount. 

mickeymantle
on 3/11/15 6:50 am - Eugene/Springfield, OR
VSG on 07/22/13

not only have you just had major surgery but the anisedic and pain meds can stay in your system for a few weeks , making you tires and hazy

don't do any thing important without someone checking it , mistakes will happen

    

   175 lb  lost,412 hw 336sw,241 cw surgery July 22 2013,surgeon Dr Colin MacColl,

 

  

                                                                                                             

 

 

 

Gwen M.
on 3/11/15 10:57 am
VSG on 03/13/14

Totally normal!  You're still recovering from anesthesia and major surgery.  Be gentle with yourself.  

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