Question:
When will all this new energy kick in??

I'm 4 weeks post op. Down 27lbs. I'm very happy with my weightloss progress, how ever, I don't feel my energy level getting any better. I told the Dr. and He upped my b12, and said I should be feeling better soon. I go back to work on Monday (6/16). I'm hoping that will take my mind off being bored, and maybe energy will kick in then. Thanks.    — KellyJeanB (posted on June 11, 2003)

June 11, 2003
It took me a while to fully recover from my surgery. I tired easily for the first couple of months but now I feel great. Just give your body a chance to get it's legs under it again and you will feel better. It is different for everyon but you'll notice a difference soon.
   — dkinson

June 11, 2003
Please do not get discouraged! It's been my experience, as well as seeing this in others, that your energy levels greatly improve between the 6th and 8th week....and, then it keeps on getting better and better! You've been through major surgery, a major life change, living on few calories, and dropping weight at a pretty incredible rate.... Go easy and be patient... it is so worth it! Best of luck to you.. you are doing great!
   — teresa M.

June 11, 2003
Hi, I'm 3 months post-op. I didn't think I would ever get my energy back. I'm just now starting to feel good. There is light at the end of the tunnel. I have more good days than bad days. It will come in time. Good luck!!
   — Debbie W.

June 11, 2003
Congratulations on your weight loss. Remember that you just had major surgery - it takes your body a while to recuperate. I went back to work at two weeks post-op and did ok - I did come home every evening and take a nap. I think it was about 5 or 6 weeks out when I suddenly didn't need the naps anymore and after that, the energy levels stared to increase a lot. Give yourself some time - you've had surgery, you aren't getting many calories and your body is going through a lot of changes. It doesn't happen overnight.
   — Patty_Butler

June 11, 2003
At our last support group meeting the Doctor stated if you had open rny that for every ten years old you are it takes one month to get back to the norm, i.e., 40 = 4 months, 45 = 5 months, 55 = 6 months, etc. Shari
   — Shari M.

June 12, 2003
Three months-- and the energy level is a constant that only improves.
   — SteveColarossi

June 13, 2003
Oh how I wondered the very same thing. I am now 8 wks post (-39 and my energy has returned. I notice an immediate difference if I haven't gotten enough protein, water or food. It is amazing how post-ops can get such a quick reaction to nutrition or lack thereof. If I had realized all of this pre-op who knows if I would've needed this surgery. One more way of being shown that there is so much more to think about and feel other than food! Best wishes!!
   — Diane S.