Question:
Is it normal to feel weak after surgery?
I had RNY on 3/5/04 with some complications...I am home now and feel weak and listless at times. I am taking my vitamins and supplements, however i feel the same. Should i give it time. I also feel muscle cramping as well. — Marissa N. (posted on March 21, 2004)
March 21, 2004
HI Marissa, <br>
I just read your profile. Hon, you've had major surgery then been through
quite an ordeal. It's very normal for you to feel tired and listeless. It
will take a while for your body to recover. Slowly, day by day, you will
feel better. Keep taking your vitamins and supplements and following your
doctor's instructions as far as diet and medications. I promise, it will
get better. <br>
I am much older than you and did not have any complications after surgery.
It still took me a couple of months to feel up to par. I was very tired,
tired out easily, and napped a lot. It's okay. Let your body heal; relax;
enjoy your journey!<br>
Big (((((HUGS))))) to you!
<br>
Linda
— Linda S.
March 21, 2004
<b>Hi, YES, YES, YES. It is so normal. all you can do is sit back and
ride it through. Keep doing what your suppose to do and in no time you'll
see it's getting better. I had open rny and it took me 2 1/2- 3 months
until I started feeling like myself. just when it seem I couldn't take it
anymore. Remember this is major surgery and your body has been through alot
and it will take time to heal. Get that protein in, this helps in your
energy and healing. Hang in there, you will be alright. **Hugs**</b>
— B4real
March 21, 2004
Those of us WITHOUT complications will take way more than two weeks to feel
up to par. Give yourself a break, why do we expect so much from ourselves?
We wouldn't consider it abnormal for someone who just went thru a heart
bypass or organ transplant or some other major surgery why they didn't feel
100% at two weeks. I promise, if you do not have any more problems and you
follow your doctors orders you will start feeling better and better, WITH
TIME. Just rest and try to recuperate right now after having this major
surgery.
— Ali M
March 21, 2004
you had a lot done so give yourself the time to get feeling better. It is
something that will get better just relax and give yourself a little time
— Rosemary L.
March 21, 2004
I had no complications and felt like I had been hit by a truck until I was
at least 6 weeks out and probably more like 8 weeks. We eat so little and
are more than likely a bit dehydrated as well as the after effects of
anesthesia. Listen to your body and do no more than you can really handle.
You need to give your body as much time as it needs to heal. This is a huge
and invasive surgery and requires a lot of post operative rest. One day
though (and soon) you will wake up and feel so much better.
— Carol S.
March 22, 2004
I was told to allow 1 week for every hour you were under to begin to feel
better. Your body has been thru major changes and the complications on top
haven't helped. Be nice to yourself, trust your body to take care of
itself. If your body says sleep than sleep, walk, walk. It's okay NOT to
overdo until you feel better. Best wishes
— Linda M.
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