Energy Level

Hello everyone.  My surgery was March 20th and I can't seem to get my energy back.  I have lost 32 lbs, so far and in that regard I feel great.  However, it is hard to get up in the morning, and I feel drained all day.  I am going back to work on Monday and I'm really worried.  Is this normal? And if so, how long will it be before I get some energy?   Thanks.

How many kcal are you eating a day (roughly)?  That could play a big factor at this stage in the game.  How much of it is from protein matters as well, as well as being hydrated. 

Congrats on your weight loss!  Amazing stuff. :)

I eat 4 oz of food 3 x day that consists mostly of either yogurt, cottage cheese, refried beans, or soup.  2 x day I have a snack of sugar free pudding.  I try to drink as much water as I can get down in between.  Calorie intake is probably less than 500 a day.  I know I should drink 60+ oz of liquid but can't get it all in.  And probably don't even come close.    The weight loss is great but feeling tired all the time is taking a toll.  Kinda bittersweet. :)

Can you try to increase your protein intake with things like thin sliced deli turkey, chicken or tuna salad, add snacks like cheese sticks or hardboiled eggs, basically more dense protein? Sounds like you're just not getting enough nourishment.

Check with your nutritionist on how many kcal she wants you approximating - 500 sounds pretty darn low, which along with a protein deficit is likely contributing to your feeling tired.  Not saying I've been doing spectacularly better (working on it), but at least I know what to blame the tiredness on! 

500 seems REALLY low. I have about 500 with just my two protein shakes in between meals. Plus I have my 3 meals. I really don't keep track of my calories very well, mostly just portion sizes. I think you will find your energy picking up and perhaps that could lead to more rapid weight loss as well. That's a "may" lead to not a guarantee.

So are you not drinking shakes or getting protein supplements in some way? If not, that's probably a good place to start. Add some protein powder to those puddings at least 

Thanks Tiggy and Kat, that's great advice.  And what's more - it is a good feeling to know that I'm not alone in this.  Thanks so much!

Very normal. I was exhausted until about month 6. Hang in there!!

Oh thank goodness... I feel so much better!