Soooo sleepy

AngieViolet

ok. I understand that I am going to have some challenges with fatigue, but around 630pm my body and mind just give up. By the time 9pm hits most nights, I may as well be drunk. Did anyone else have this level of fatigue at 3 weeks post op? If so, how long does it last? I wish my dietician would discuss calories with me. I'm getting my protein, water, and vitamins...but I'm absolutely drained by evening.

garber6th

That was really the worst part for me, the fatigue. It probably lasted a good month or so. It also seemed to lessen when I started incorporating actual food into my diet again. It absolutely goes away though. In fact, you will start to notice that you are having more and more energy as you progress, which is an awesome feeling!

anbrdr

Yeah, you are taking in so little fuel that your body just burns out fast

Ultima_Morpha

You can also still be experiencing the effects of the anesthesia. But for my RNY, but after a previous surgery, I was told it was normal to have some aftereffects for up to 12 weeks...and I did!

AngieViolet

Thank you all so much. It is so nice knowing that I'm not alone in my experiences, and I'm not just pulling random answers off of the Internet! Perhaps I'm not ready for some of the things that I'm trying to do yet. Maybe a 3 mile hike was a bit too much bahahahaha. I hope that I can get enough energy to get through my work days and 45 min commute plus still be able to walk daily by Monday! Going back to work is going to be SOOO hard!

joysie1970

It was normal for me - but when I rebounded look out! I was like the energizer bunny LOL! Look forward good times are coming!

ki4eld

I had this off and on for about 4 months. I just kept plugging along until suddenly, I wasn't sleepy until 10-11p and I'm wide awake at 5a. Makes it easier to get in late night yoga and early morning workouts!

sinderstorm

I was tired for a long time post op, but it did eventually get better. I didn't have one day that I woke up and suddenly had a ton of energy, but i did gradually work back up to my normal and then beyond energy levels.

rpyle111

I think the lasting fatigue is the main reason i was happy to take a full 4 weeks off of work. I was physically much better after a couple of weeks. Got back in the gym and was doing my walking on a golf course. I was also regularly taking 2pm naps and dragging in the evenings. The low calories will have a real effect on your energy levels, especially when you are still heavier and needing a lot of caloric burn to move around. Your body will keep you going by using your fat stores, but it will have an effect on energy.

As your body becomes lighter and the stomach heals, the intake and energy burn get a little closer and things get better energy-wise. At least that was my experience.

Rob

gdnplnty

My energy level seems to zoom now, but right after the procedure I felt like me and the lazboy were having an affair.

I will say that I do really well during the day, but boy, when it comes to hitting bed, I am out. It is like all of a sudden battery is dead and time for bed.

My hubby stated that he can tell if I am getting tired or hungry because I can tend to get a little bit um, bit*&y at times. He will be like hey, wanna go get one of your yogurts or something.