Does anyone have any tips on keeping your energy level up?

[LilyMae2002]

I’m about 4 weeks post op and every couple days I seem to crash. I have no energy and barely can get off the couch. Any suggestions?

 

I’m about 4 weeks post op and every couple days I seem to crash. I have no energy and barely can get off the couch. Any suggestions?

They have a barbaric vitamin that is great and your iron might be low, so iron with vitamin C for absorbency. However, have you md to do labs first.. hope that help!

 

[missyinacage]

Take your vitamins religiously!! Your energy will improve with time. Give yourself some time to heal!!

 

[GiantsLola]

I agree with taking vitamins. The protein and water help too.

 

[trnsmaster]

Go to a wellness clinic get bit b complex booster shot once a month
Also d3 booster to keep immune system in tip top condition to ward off germs

 

[Slamber]

Protein, protein, protein! You absolutely have to prioritize your protein consumption due to it being an imperative part of recovery. I was really weak and tired as well, but once I returned to work, I gained so much more energy! As long as you are taking your vitamins and reaching your protein/fluid goals, then it's a bit of mind over matter. Ya gotta force yourself out of bed and into action. I think you'll be surprised after a couple days of activity. Good luck!

 

[shelly0604]

I’m about 4 weeks post op and every couple days I seem to crash. I have no energy and barely can get off the couch. Any suggestions?

I felt that way too. Pretty much the only solution was sugar free water flavors with caffeine. I tried everything my dietician recommended and nothing helped. Only good ole caffeine. I definitely felt a difference on days I tried to increase my calorie intake, but then how are you supposed to lose weight?

 

[GiantsLola]

It depends on the types of things you're doing to increase your caloric intake. One thing I like is extremely lean ground sirloin for tacos. After I make the taco meat I semi puree the meat so I can digest it well. The red meats seems to help.

 

[dianeseattle]

Everyone has a different recovery arc. But I felt extremely tired and listless for a few weeks after I had WLS. I think the best thing to do is just let yourself go slow and rest, take naps if you can, and realize that your body is recovering from surgery. That's a big deal! When some of the weight has come off, and you adjust your food intake, take vitamins and minerals, drink those 8 glasses of water, and even take measurements--neck, waist, upper arms, thighs--and keep a journal! You'll probably get really excited and find energy you never knew you had.