Hello again, Nurses

I'm 1 month post op RNY. I've lost 42 lbs and doing pretty well. I work PACU at a major medical center, and the work is tough. I push patients in stretchers and hospital beds back to their rooms and boy its exhausting. I walk ALOT in the hospital. In the morning, I have extra energy. I can feel the weight loss difference. But, I peter out by mid afternoon. By knock off time, I'm exhausted and totally worn out. I come home and hit the bed. I'm eating every 2 hrs through out the day, but, nothing picks me up. I'm totally off of caffeine and am dying to try that to boost my energy. Does anyone have suggestions? Karen 284/242/145

Hi, Karen. I'm pre-op, so I don't have any experience. I have read, though, that sometimes it takes 6-8 weeks to get your energy back. I've seen lots of posts from people complaining about a lack of energy after surgery, so I think it's probably normal. When do you go for a check-up?

Karen, Are you drinking any protein drinks? Did you have laproscopic RNY? It sounds like you went back to work a little too early. Could your doctor maybe write you a light duty note for a couple more weeks? I just don't think you have had enough time to recover. Hope you get your energy back soon. Good luck. Janice