How Long Till You Felt Normal Again??

It was 8-10 weeks before I had real energy.

I'm 31 and 2 weeks post-op and I'm still tired but I feel better than I thought I would.  I'm able to drive myself around again, I can go grocery shopping but I do get tired very easily.  I'm able to walk about a mile every evening (I walk through my neighborhood) with a few stops along the way.  I don't nap during the day, but when I get in bed at night I CRASH.  I go back to work next week so I'm interested to see how my energy levels will hold up. 

i was crying in the supermarket from the exhaustion of pushing a near empty grocery cart at 3 weeks out. 

In my opinion, you are doing just fine.  I was very tired for 3 months.  I was plain old tired for another 3 months.  Then my energy went through the roof. 

I ran 8 miles after work last night.  I've got energy to BURN!

To feel totally normal like 8 weeks....To feel not that bad like 5 weeks......
But after that you feel great!!!!

I'm 32 and just about 2 weeks out from surgery. I have returned to work. I definitely get tired after a full day of work, but it's not too bad. I make sure I keep up with all my vitamins and supplements as well as getting in my protein first and foremost. I also have University classes two nights a week (after full day for work), so I'm usually ready to go to bed by the time I get home.
I was very active prior to surgery, I'm not sure if this help at all post surgery. I'm still on mostly clear liquids, along with eggs, yogurt and cottage cheese. I can progress to shrimp, fish and soft vegies on the 25th of this month.
Just take your time, and listen to your body. If you need to rest, then rest. Don't pu**** Everyone appears to be different.
Hang in there!

 Hi-I'm also 53 and I am 4 weeks post op lap RNY and just now starting to well good more energy and not taking naps during the day anymore,just be kind to your body,give it the rest and fluids it needs-your doing great-Best Wishes to you-Gracie 

I was mostly pain free after three weeks, but I didn't feel normal and not tired until 10-12 weeks. I had to go back to work 7 days after surgery and I have three children in school so I wasn't able to rest up and take it easy like I should have. I also ended up with pneumonia three months after surgery and I think being run down just contributed to that.

Take it easy, get your fluids in and don't pu****

I am so happy you posted this concern. I am 9 days out and exhausted. I have a little one so I take him with me to the grocery and afterwards we both take a two hour nap.

I am 32- had some complications post op, and honestly it was 6 months before I felt normal. I did get better energy wise around 3 months, but it really wasn't until my 6 months when I felt like I was all good and healed.

I had no complications and it took me a solid month to have normal energy levels again.