Welcome guest, you have 1 message! Register

Results 1 to 12 of 12
  1. #1
    Gastric Sleeve Member SAMom's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    05/16/2018
    Surgeon
    Dr. Thomas
    Join Date
    May 2018
    Last Activity
    02-26-2024 07:39 AM
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    49
    Said "Thanks" 83 Times
    Was Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 0 Times

    Default When will my energy return?

    10 days post op. Doing better daily. No real problems but I have very little energy. When do you think it will return?



  2. Gastric Sleeve Surgery With Weight Loss Agents
  3. #2
    Gastric Sleeve Member Alynn's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    05/23/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr. Ewing
    Join Date
    Mar 2017
    Last Activity
    10-10-2018 06:44 PM
    Location
    North Jersey
    Posts
    320
    Said "Thanks" 78 Times
    Was Thanked 194 Times in 158 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 259 Times

    Default Re: When will my energy return?

    Hi, It will take a few weeks but gets better daily. you have to just take it one day at a time.

    Blessings!



  4. Said thanks:


  5. #3
    Gastric Sleeve Member Stacey03's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Edie
    Surgery date
    11/07/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr Phil lockie
    Join Date
    Oct 2017
    Last Activity
    04-27-2019 09:56 AM
    Location
    Australia
    Posts
    1,961
    Said "Thanks" 854 Times
    Was Thanked 1,179 Times in 902 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 0 Times
    Blog Entries
    34

    Default Re: When will my energy return?

    It was 6 weeks for me. I just embraced it with naps and early nights and then my energy came back. It will get better but you must care for yourself. Rest helps everything :-)


  6. Said thanks:


  7. #4
    sraebaer
    Guest   Change Avatar!

    Default Re: When will my energy return?

    Protein will help. Are you meeting your minimum protein requirement each day? I basically drank shakes that whole first 2 weeks.

    I slept the first week and then started feeling better at week 2. I hope you feel better every day, I think you will!

  8. Said thanks:


  9. #5
    Gastric Sleeve Member SAMom's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    05/16/2018
    Surgeon
    Dr. Thomas
    Join Date
    May 2018
    Last Activity
    02-26-2024 07:39 AM
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    49
    Said "Thanks" 83 Times
    Was Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 0 Times

    Default Re: When will my energy return?

    Yes. I make sure I get at least 60 grams per day. I also bought protein powder and add it to anything I can and I don’t count that. I also make sure I get enough liquids daily. I’m rarely hungry but don’t usually have trouble eating (drinking) what I’m supposed to. But I have to work on it by starting by 7:00 am and still squeezing stuff down till 9:00 pm.
    My DIL was sleeved 8 months ago. She says that she never could hold more than 2 oz of anything for weeks. She makes me feel I’m doing something wrong. ☹️
    Thank you all for your comments and advice. It is very much appreciated! Note: I eat everything out of my measuring cup. Saves on dishes!



  10. Gastric Sleeve Surgery With Weight Loss Agents
  11. #6
    Gastric Sleeve Member Pudsley's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    03/02/2018
    Surgeon
    Professor Bulbuller
    Join Date
    Feb 2018
    Last Activity
    03-05-2020 11:13 AM
    Location
    Turkey
    Posts
    237
    Said "Thanks" 145 Times
    Was Thanked 166 Times in 104 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 35 Times
    Blog Entries
    2

    Default Re: When will my energy return?

    It was about 8 weeks for me. I also at that point made sure that I took my protein powder EVERY DAY in a low cal hot chocolate drink.
    I went to bed early and rested whenever I had the opportunity and slept in late whenever I could ( I am self employed and have 9 Dogs) so I changed our routine and for once in my life Gave In.

    I am normally someone who pushes on and on, But this was nice to say to myself " I have self funded my sleeve and I deserve this and I am concentrating on everything that I need right now just for today - because this is my investment to myself and I need to get this right! so sleeping and resting is what I am going to do"
    Its still early days ( 12 weeks for me) but then something changed - I was up earlier than normal, feeling as if I could move around easily I am doing my work and catching up on big jobs that I could not face for months pre op. I have began swimming every day riding my bike, using my weights (until now they had been used as a door stop on the floor).

    I am having massage to release all the tight muscles that have collected with all the stress of starting my own business in the year 2000.

    Feeling Good now - so take time if you can for you. I was never ever able to give in to rest and sleep until this operation and even in January this year I had my parathyroids removed I was working in hospital !! and straight back to my office the day after I travelled home from hospital.
    Not this time - I just gave in.

    All the Best - Try to be positive.
    It will return.



  12. Said thanks:


  13. #7
    Gastric Sleeve Member Shannon'sVSG's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Shannon Crosby
    Surgery date
    09/19/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr. William Arnold
    Join Date
    Sep 2017
    Last Activity
    09-16-2018 03:18 PM
    Location
    Sisseton, South Dakota
    Posts
    59
    Said "Thanks" 1 Times
    Was Thanked 47 Times in 37 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 4 Times
    Blog Entries
    61

    Default Re: When will my energy return?

    I think it really comes down to individual experience, but mine lasted roughly three weeks while I know of other folks who have had it last longer (or shorter) periods of time. It is a little rough right now now, but one day you will wake up revitalized and full of life. The best advice I can offer: take it easy, rest when you feel the need, and maintain your post-operative diet (fluids, protein, etc.)



  14. Said thanks:


  15. #8
    Gastric Sleeve Member Lucy-Joon10's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    02/20/2018
    Surgeon
    Guy Slater
    Join Date
    Mar 2018
    Last Activity
    10-28-2018 03:59 PM
    Location
    West Midlands
    Posts
    19
    Said "Thanks" 36 Times
    Was Thanked 15 Times in 9 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 0 Times

    Default Re: When will my energy return?

    10 days is not long, I felt worse in week 3 than I did before, I think it took me about 6 weeks to feel normal. Your body is still healing so that's taking a lot of your energy, it can take a few weeks to recover just from the anasestic. It's important to listen to your body, that's what I have learnt. Your body has had a major trauma and is being fed less food so it had so many changes to deal with. Treat yourself well, rest when you need and nourish yourself with high quality food and you will be rewarded. Good luck



  16. Said thanks:


  17. #9
    Gastric Sleeve Member Pam G's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Pam
    Surgery date
    05/27/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr Ponce de Leon
    Join Date
    Feb 2016
    Last Activity
    02-22-2024 08:48 AM
    Location
    Sugar Land, TX
    Posts
    1,543
    Said "Thanks" 679 Times
    Was Thanked 771 Times in 544 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 57 Times
    Blog Entries
    12

    Default Re: When will my energy return?

    It took about 3-4 months for me




    HW: 275
    PreOp: 268 5/12/16

    SW: 258. 5/27/2016
    10 w: 225. Goal 1
    12 w: 222.
    14 w: 216.
    4 m: 215
    5 m: 205
    22: 199.4 10/30 Goal 2
    24: 196
    6 mo: 191
    7 m: 193
    8 m: 184
    9 m: 180 2/3/17. Goal 3
    10 m: 179
    11 m: 171
    48: 170
    1 yr: 166.6. 5/27/17
    13 m: 165.8
    5 y,10 m: 215
    7 yrs: 230


    Revised Goal : 200
    "Bonus" Goal: 180

  18. Said thanks:


  19. #10
    Gastric Sleeve Member Ann2's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Ann2
    Surgery date
    08/18/2014
    Surgeon
    n.a.
    Join Date
    Oct 2013
    Location
    Missouri
    Posts
    6,630
    Said "Thanks" 5,839 Times
    Was Thanked 5,052 Times in 2,720 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 3,616 Times
    Blog Entries
    3

    Default Re: When will my energy return?

    Week 2 was the first turning point for me. Then one month. Then my energy continued gradually to increase. By Month Three I was firing on all cylinders. Maybe even sooner than that.

    I think you're doing great, by the way.



    Consult: 235 lbs
    My and doc's preop diet: 216 -19 lbs
    M1 postop 205 -30
    M2 193 -42
    M3 184 -51
    M4 174 -61
    M5 167 -68
    M6 162 -73
    M7 156 -79
    M8 151 -84
    M9 148 -87
    M10 146 -89
    M11 144 -91
    M12 143 -92
    M13 142 -93
    M14 140 -95
    M15 139 -96
    M16 137 -98
    M17 135 -100

    First Surgiversary post

    Second Surgiversary post

    Third Surgiversary post

  20. Said thanks:


  21. #11
    sraebaer
    Guest   Change Avatar!

    Default Re: When will my energy return?

    Quote Originally Posted by SAMom View Post
    Yes. I make sure I get at least 60 grams per day. I also bought protein powder and add it to anything I can and I don’t count that. I also make sure I get enough liquids daily. I’m rarely hungry but don’t usually have trouble eating (drinking) what I’m supposed to. But I have to work on it by starting by 7:00 am and still squeezing stuff down till 9:00 pm.
    My DIL was sleeved 8 months ago. She says that she never could hold more than 2 oz of anything for weeks. She makes me feel I’m doing something wrong. ☹️
    Thank you all for your comments and advice. It is very much appreciated! Note: I eat everything out of my measuring cup. Saves on dishes!
    You're not doing anything wrong, you're doing it right! Rest up all you can, your energy will return in no time. (Be a professional napper like I was post-sleeve!)

  22. Said thanks:


  23. #12
    Gastric Sleeve Member Christie13's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Christie
    Surgery date
    11/03/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr. Wright
    Join Date
    Nov 2016
    Last Activity
    09-12-2019 04:13 PM
    Posts
    5,169
    Said "Thanks" 978 Times
    Was Thanked 2,940 Times in 2,192 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 1,465 Times
    Blog Entries
    97

    Default Re: When will my energy return?

    It gets a little easier each day. Stay hydrated. Get your protein in. Take your vitamins. Especially B12.



  24. Said thanks:


Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •