Question:
How do I solve the fatigue like jet lag problem?

Fatigue like Jet Lag.There are no easy answers--and everyone is different. I take Bariatric Advantage Vitamins twice a day. Slow Fe before going to bed, lutein for eyesight, vitamin C powder 1/2 tsp for energy, B12 sublingually, 64 to 70 oz water a day. 3 Bariatric Advantage Calciums a day. I don't drink tea substitutes or crystallite, just filtered water. I am faithful in breathing with my sleep machine every night (sleep apnea). I am under the weight I was when it was first prescribed. I've lost 87 lbs in nearly 9 months. (Past 3 weeks, I have been tired with one or two energy days in between). I am 64 and off all my medications. Is this temporary like losing hair?    — Susan33324 (posted on March 16, 2007)

March 15, 2007
I don't see any protein in this list. Sometimes I get tired and when I have something with protein in it the tiredness tends to go away. You might want to have your blood checked for anemia. Just some things to come to mind. I'd also suggest you see your physician and let them know what's going on. Peace,
   — the7thdean

March 16, 2007
When do you get labs again? Do you take your iron with vit C, and only vit C ? If the iron is ferrous sulfate, it probably is not doing you much good at all. Iron/C are better during the day, usually, because calcium is happiest on resting bones, but that alone wouldn't make you tired. How many g of protein in supplement do you get?
   — vitalady

March 16, 2007
Hi Susan. I am 4 months postop and started having the same symptoms about 3 weeks ago. My doctor can find no cause for it. My bloodwork is excellent - no anemia, no sugar problems, all vitamin levels are great, etc. I exercise and get enough protein and liquids every day. I would be interested to see if you find an answer. My dr. told me to stop BP meds, which I did, but still feel "drained" most days. Good luck! Patty.
   — Patricia R.

March 17, 2007
I am doing the same thing. I also have Sleep Apnea. My primary care physician sent me to a Neurologist to redo a sleep study. Most likely you are getting too much air since you have lost weight. That will make you tired too.
   — Cath

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