Is anyone else flat-out exhausted?

I've never really regained the energy I had before surgery. But now, I can barely keep awake. It started Thurs. I was so tired all day I was grumpy, then at around 8:30, I litterally dragged myself upstairs and fell in bed, with my clothes on and passed out. And, it's been that way since. Today was even worse becasue I went back to bed at 8:30 till 9:30, then took the kids to school, then came back and fell asleep again! until 2pm. Ack! And I would be in bed still but I have to pick the kids up from school. To make matters worse, I'm soooo tired, I can't even bring myself to eat. I don't mind drinking, but I can't imagine eating. Anyone else going through this?

That's my biggest complaint. I am very very tired. I could sleep 18 hours a day and still be tired I am getting out more but am exhausted when I get home. Doctor says don't worry it will go away in time. OK but I'm tired!!!!

I could sleep all day today too. Has it always been that way for you, or is it a recent phenonema?

Oh my Go****hought that you were talking about me. I am already thinking about the weekend. Today it took three hours to get out of bed. I don't feel like eating, but I have forced myself to eat and drink. I would rather not at all. Nothing even sounds good not even water. I have sampled and wasted so much food. I have heard that this takes time. Oh My, hopefully noth to much time. Jenn

I haven't been able to get enough food in. And the only water I can handle is herbal tea (cold water sends my intestines into spasms). I'm with you- hopefully not too much longer. I'm too poooped to make valentines cookies for class.

Wow, I am totally feeling it. I actually got dressed to go to work and then called in and told them I just couldn't do it. My doctor and other further out post-ops told me to expect this the first couple of months, but then after that to get ready for a huge burst of energy, so I am just holding on until then! I had a good appetite this weekend, but today I have held down some water and diet cranberry juice. I better get started on protein at least, before I really crash!

I feel more tired now at 3 weeks out than I did over a week ago. I think our bodies just need to complete the healing process. I was told 6-8 weeks before we notice an improvement. I'm with ya, Chele

I find that if I don't take my multi-vitamin and my B12 that I am tired. Also, if I am low on my calories. Generally, I don't eat more than 350 calories a day. I have tried, but my food choices are very healthy. Yesterday morning I went to get bleach out from under the bathroom sink and when I stood up I saw stars and my vision got real hazy. How are you on your vitamins and B12? Dawn

Hi Dawn- I'm pretty religious about my multi and B12. So I make sure I get them in every day. This totally tired thing just hit me out of nowhere. I can't wait for this phase to be over. Judie

I posted about this same thing last night. I just feel drained, all day. Its awfull. Im plain wiped out. Just waiting till were over this hump. Its just hard to go through all of this, and have the scale not move. Feels like I have nothing to show for it, Its just another hurdle, on the positive note, were all loosers!! Elsa