Question:
Why am I so tired at 6 weeks?

This last week has been very stressful to start with, but I am very tired through the day. After I'm up for about 4 hours I need a nap. I can easily sleep for 3 or 4 hours. I don't think it is the stress, because it is not on my mind anymore. I am taking all of the vitamins the doctor told me to. I had a B12 shot 3 weeks ago. I have felt really good, very happy, and optimistic since the surgery. I even have "pretty dreams". Do you think it could be post op depression, or am I tired because I'm still healing inside. I had lap RNY and my doctor told me at my 3 week check up since my wounds have healed nicely and I'm not in any pain I could start light exercising and light weight training. I feel great physically except when I eat and I get major gas pains. They go away in a few minutes. I can't figure out why I'm tired. Help. I am getting more than enough water in most days. The last 2 days have been very tough getting it in though. Any suggestions, I just feel very tired and week in the arms, kind of scatter brained at times. Maybe I'm not eating enough since I get such gas pains, I stop before I know I'm full. Any Suggestions PLEASE. Carla    — Carla C. (posted on August 11, 2001)

August 11, 2001
The nurse explained to me that your body is going through an adjustment period. I experienced that same problem at 4 monts. I could barely make it through the work day. I was concerned that maybe I was low on some type of vitamin. Labs were normal. They said you will go through those periods every once in awhile. You will lose alot of weight quickly and go whoa! what happened to me! I would definately talk with your doctor to see what his thought is.
   — Dawn H.

August 11, 2001
I'm 13 1/2 weeks post op and still am tired all the time.
   — Danmark

August 11, 2001
I was tired for about 3 months. It was an on and off thing , some days were good some were bad. I moved at my own pace and when I was tired I slept, no matter what time it was or how long it was. This is big ,big surgery. If you are getting all the vitamins , iron and supplements in , then you just need the rest.
   — Rose A.

August 11, 2001
I used to complain about being tired all the time AND sleeping all the time when I wasn't at work ... someone told me that this is a MAJOR surgery and to give it at least 6 months. I'm not 8 months post-op and today I FINALLY had a burst of energy enough to clean my apartment and do errands. Everyone is different. Good luck!
   — Betty Todd

August 11, 2001
oops ... I meant I am now 8 months post-op (minus 80 lbs).
   — Betty Todd

August 12, 2001
Here's another thought. Even if we are taking all the protein and vitamins and water we should, we still are taking in few calories, especially the first few months. Calories are the body's fuel, and it is hard to have enough energy when we are being undernourished. We don't starve, because our bodies tap into our fat reserves (hurray!), but we don't have a lot of energy either. I know it slows the weight loss, but adding a few carbs might make you feel more energetic.
   — blank first name B.

November 1, 2001
Just curious. You're 6 weeks out and JUST STARTING a light exercise program? This could be ONE reason for your being tired. As you exercise, you're body responds with endorphins, which make you feel more energetic and with a sense of "well-being".. Perhaps stepping up your exercise program a little with help with your lethargy..? Just my opinion.....
   — Diane E.

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