Fatigue

HI All , I have been fatigued ever since my surgery on 11/9/04. I have lost 85 lbs so far and don't seem to have any energy. Does it ever come back? I had this same problem really bad before my surgery. It is a possibility it is because of low oxygen problems that I have at night. I don't sleep really well even though I was told I could go off my cpap, but I still need the oxygen. Anyone have some similar experiences. Deanne Dr. Blackstone 11/9/05 286/201/125

Sorry to hear your not feeling well Deanne. Have you followed up on all your bloodwork? Maybe you are not absorbing enough vitamins. I would ask your Dr. If it is the cpap, then the answer is pretty simple, but I would still follow up and as the Dr. Good luck, Sue

Deanne, have you been taking your vitamins? How about B12.. Please see your doctor and have him do a blood test to see what your levels are. Be careful and best of luck to you. ((hugs)) danielle

Hi Deanne, I am so sorry for your feelings of fatigue this far out from surgery. I am only PRE-OP, but I did care for my son after his RNY in Feb. of 2004. My son felt fatiqued and has recently been stalled on his weight-loss for a few months. The doctor sugjested he increase the water intake because fatigue is a symtom of dehyration. Also he now concentrates on protein even in snacks--he admitts he was getting a little lax in sticking to the protein and water. Hope that helps, sometimes it just sounds a little easier on paper then actually doing it I know. Sometimes the only thing that helps me when I am fatigued is lay down and sleep Group hug to you Deanne Hey, I'm from Arizona too! Virginia

Hi have blood test every other month with the Dr. My B-12 is good but I have struggled with low protein levels. I have been supplementing them for quite a while. My water levels have been low for so long, I don't know if I ever will get them up where they belong. I drink and drink but never seem to get it up where it should be. I sleep alot and that is really not too good to be doing. Deanne

Hi Deanne, I am new to this board but I wanted to let you know what my pulmonary doctor told me. He said that he wants to see me at least every three months. So that each time he can check my weight and see if I need to have my Cpap machine adjusted. Have you seen your Pulmonary doctor. Just a thought. Monica F.

Yup... right there with you girlfriend.... my doc says that some people take longer to recover... why he will cover excused absences and disability for up to a year post-op. Some things that contributed to my fatigue: 1. Anemia.... low hemoglobin or low hematocrit... focus on iron rich foods and make sure you take those supplements (vitamins, iron, calcium) 2. Low iron ... hard to make red blood cell if you have no iron to make them from! I have had to have 3 infusions (IV) of iron so far just get my levels to a low range....right now they are in the toilet! 3. low potassium.... sometimes we get so focused on low carbs that we may not be taking in enough fresh fruits or vegetables that can help this.... a can of V8 or a glass of fresh squeezed OJ seems to help a great deal 4. Just plain exhaustion.... since I am so much lighter... I sometimes push myself beyond what I should... and then don't get enough sleep... if you are not getting good sleep then your body misses out on that time to rebuild itself.... you might want to track how many hrs of sleep you are getting and how many times you wake up during the night.... 5. I also find if my sugar levels in my blood get too low I wake up.... (the body's way of trying to save my sorry A**) I find that a good way to offset this is a high protein snack right before bedtime... I fill up and my body stays asleep longer. somtimes you might need a mild medication to help you over the hump B