Question:
WHY AM I TIRED AFTER INCREASING PROTEIN INTAKE?
I AM 6 MONTHS POST OP AND LOST 118 POUNDS. I HAVE HIT MY FIRST "REAL" PATEAU SO I HAVE INCREASED MY PROTEIN AND WATER INTAKE. I KNOW I NEED TO INCREASE MY WALKING ALSO BUT I HAVE A QUESTION. SINCE I HAVE INCREASED THE PROTEIN I AM VERY TIRED. CAN ANYONE EXPLAIN????? — CHRISTY F. (posted on April 30, 2003)
April 30, 2003
what protein drink are you using?? Does it have many carbs?? Are you
m,ixing it with milk? When are you having the "tired" feelings??
— Vicki L.
April 30, 2003
THIS IS IN RESPONSE TO THE QUESTION. I AM DOING DIFFERENT TYPES OF PROTEIN
DRINKS AND BARS AND THEY ALL HAVE AROUND 2-3 GRAMS OF CARBS (REALLY NOT
MUCH) AND I HAVE BEEN TIRED ALL DAY LONG. HOPE THIS HELPS. (CHRISTY)
— CHRISTY F.
April 30, 2003
You know a good place to research protein and it's effects on the body is
at www.atkinscenter.com
While, I know you are not on the "atkins diet", in essence it is
kind of the same thing. High protein and low carbs are the atkins diet.
Anyway, they have a lot of useful research on their site regarding protein
and carbs and their effect on you. One thing I do know is that once you
start to increase your protein intake, that some people feel weak or tired
the first week or two, but once you get past those couple weeks, then you
are much more energized.
I hope this was helpful in some way.
— Dawn P.
April 30, 2003
How are your labs? B-12 deficiencies are common in post-ops. Your
decrease in energy could signal a B-12 or even iron deficiency. I'd have
those checked, if you haven't already.
— Suzy C.
April 30, 2003
How many carbs are you eating a day? I know the mantra is all protein,
barely any carbs, but sometimes that can in effect make you feel tired and
weak. So maybe you are eating too few? I used to be a major carb eater
pre-op, and post-op eating all meat and cheese and beans, etc. made me feel
lightheaded b/c I wasn't used to it. I know you're 6 months out- but maybe
just b/c you increased protein an dgetting less carbs this could be the
case. Your body will adjust though, so I wouldn't be too worried. Goodluck
to you!
— Lezlie Y.
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