Exhausted....!!

Howdy Everyone, Oh Goodness I am two weeks out and I am exhausted!! It feels like all, I want to do is just lay in my bed, and sleep...and emotionally it's just all overwhelming...someone PLEASE tell me that this gets better...please!!!! *smoochies* ~NEVER SURRENDER~ ~T~

T I know how you feel, it was so hard for me the first couple of weeks. I am almost a month out (April 7th) and at first I was so tired just walking a little bit did me in. I feel SOOO much better now. I got my feeding tube out yesterday and the staples were gone at my two week check up so it's a lot easier to move. I found that resting when I could made me feel better but if I pushed through the tiredness and did a few things I felt better too. There were times people were telling me to walk and I was thinking screw you but then eventually I did get up and things did get better. I know right now it feels like a tons of bricks are on your shoulders but trust me in a week or two you'll be back to your old self. Hang in there...there's a light at the end of the tunnel. Hugs, Jamie

Hi TT Your body has been through a tough time. It takes a while to get back on your feet. All your energy is going to healing your insides. Soon you will be running around like the rest of us, I promise. Hugs, Soos

Hi T! I was totally exhausted the first few weeks too. All I can tell you is that it does pass. My sleep schedule was totally disrupted after surgery. I was awake all night and slept all morning. I was exhausted and I couldn't sleep at night! I was told that it is common post op and that it would pass. Eventually it did, but it is hard going through it at the time. Your body is still healing, so give yourself and your body time to adjust. You will be okay! Huggs, Ruth

Hi Tee, I know exactly how you are feeling now. With my complications, having my homecare nurse was a godsend. I just couldn't think clearly enough to make my appointments with the pulmo doc...the constant blood testing....and the wound center. My mind wasn't even clear enough to tell my husband what I needed him to do for me. My homecare nurse made my appointments and dealt with the doctors herself. I was just so tired...but at least I was able to push myself to get the house together on the days my homecare nurse was coming. It was a good 2 months before the sleepiness left me...although I never turn down a good nap..and I have been known to go back to bed after my husband when to work and I took my son to school...but don't tell anybody It does get better, I promise! HugsGinger

Hi T, By the way, the recipes are on their way. I mailed them Monday. It gets better, but, for me the fatigue lasted about 7 weeks. Do take short walks, it does help. Lori

Hi, In my bokk I have been given, it says that up to a couple weeks out you will feel depression or the urge to sleep as a side effect of the anesthesia leaving your system. It should pass, but I am sure it is not easy. Shellie