Energy Levels

[KayMarie]

Afternoon all

I was just wondering when people energy levels started to return after surgery?

I'm 2 weeks post op, so I don't expect miracles but I can only be out an hour at a time and I'm exhausted, jelly legs etc....

Is this a combination of the body getting use to less calories and having had surgery/healing or does everyone feel low on energy for a long time due to lack of calories?

Any experiences shared would be much appreciated x

 

[GeMzY]

my lack of energy turned out to be a vitamin deficiency only discovered when I developed head to toe pins & needles........since then I only feel lethargic when I'm not doing anything

 

[Matra]

I brought this up with my dietitian about 4 months post op as I was still real tired in the evenings and post exercise I needed a snooze! She advised that it can take several months and she was right. Only now, seven months post op am I not constantly pooped!

 

[Butterfly_lady]

I had my bypass on 21st Nov, I went Xmas shopping on 15th December thinking I felt fine but after 2 shops I was done in, I was fine at home but out and about was a different matter, not really sure how long it was before I got back to "normal" but I know I didn't push things

 

[KayMarie]

Oh God, I don't wanna be so energyless 7 months out :/ I may as well just gave stayes fat!

 

[Stacey83]

I'm 4 months post op as of today and despite all my bloods being fine I was really struggling with energy and felt like a zombie until 2 week's ago when I started taking feroglobin iron B12 capsules. I can't recommend them enough - it took 10 days before I felt a difference but now I almost have fat bubbly Stacey bubbles again but with less fat! It's on 3 for 2 at Boots at the moment and super easy to swallow.

 

[KayMarie]

Thanks Stacey, think I'll order some along with some zinc! How long did you give it before you swallowed tablets?

 

[KayMarie]

I've just ordered strong zinc and b12 tablets from Holland and Barrett!!