I feel weak, is this normal?

**Rayer** · 08-31-2015 08:38 AM

I'm almost 3 weeks post op and I still feel weak at times. I want to start walking but my heart rate increases quickly and I feel like something heavy is sitting on my chest and I feel weak. Have any of you experienced this?? Curious if it's just going to take some more time to feel "normal". Thanks.

**michael95472** · 08-31-2015 08:43 AM

Same experience I had. Walking up my stairs to my bedroom was a chore. I think its your body running on a fraction of the calories that it used too. Hang in their it will get better.

**Rayer** · 08-31-2015 09:22 AM

That's what I was thinking too. Thanks for your reply.

**azladyrider** · 08-31-2015 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by Rayer

I'm almost 3 weeks post op and I still feel weak at times. I want to start walking but my heart rate increases quickly and I feel like something heavy is sitting on my chest and I feel weak. Have any of you experienced this?? Curious if it's just going to take some more time to feel "normal". Thanks.

I felt weak for nearly 6 months. It took every bit of strength I had to walk through the grocery store. It get's better. I upped my Vitamin B and protein and was fine after awhile.

**Mbenson5** · 08-31-2015 09:43 AM

You might need some carbs for energy. Sounds weird, but my husband encouraged me to drink some of the juice from a can of peaches and it was amazing. Best to you!

**Emilyrosebud** · 08-31-2015 06:13 PM

Make sure you are not dehydrated. From my personal experience and experience as a RN I know that dehydration causes increased heart rate and fatigue. Hope you get it straightened out and feel better.

**Rayer** · 09-01-2015 11:26 AM

Thank you all so much!

**cathbas** · 09-01-2015 02:01 PM

yep...definately got weak...and it lasted for me..i needed lots of naps!!

**Rayer** · 09-01-2015 03:10 PM

Me too. Seems that I get started on something around the house and before ya know it, I'm sitting down resting or napping. Thanks.

**Lee6Lee** · 09-01-2015 03:14 PM

Our daughter has the same problem. She was sleeved in April.

**KJH300** · 09-01-2015 10:58 PM

I have almost instant episodes of exhaustion. Sleeved a week ago today but have plenty of energy and then BOOM... I don't. I can get about 6K steps in my FitBit before I feel I ran a 5K. That's a whole days of steps right now. Just listen to your body. If you over do it, the longer your recovery.

**KNEWDAY4ME** · 09-01-2015 11:36 PM

Remember, your body has been traumatized. I was suppose to be off 3 weeks from work, but felt pretty good and went back after 2 weeks. Now I know why they said 3 weeks. I was so tired. I thought since I had a desk job it would not matter . . . .WRONG! Just give yourself time to heal and when your body says it is time to rest, then put your feet up and rest.

**plp55** · 09-05-2015 10:27 PM

Take your time and squeeze in naps when you can and let your body stabilize. Get a big water container and sip all day, the dehydration in the summer heat will really do you in. And I do need an occassional carb hit, not sugar, but a protein bar or shake or yogurt when I hit a low mid day. I seem to keep my energy more stable on small meals more often. I ride my horse after work some days and am not at my highest energy level and always add a protein bar before I get on.